Fire_Services_Act_1959

Fire Services Act 1959

Fire Services Act 1959

Act of the United Kingdom Parliament

The Fire Services Act 1959 (7 & 8 Eliz. 2. c. 44) is an Act of the United Kingdom Parliament passed "to amend the Fire Services Act 1947, and make further provision as to the pensions of persons transferring to or from the fire service and as to members of fire brigades becoming temporary instructors in training establishments."

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The Act has been repealed in England and Wales but not in Scotland.

Extent and repeals

The Act applies to Great Britain only.

England and Wales

The Fire and Rescue Services Act 2004 repealed the whole Act in England and Wales only.

Scotland

The Fire (Scotland) Act 2005 repealed all except sections 8 to 10 of the Act; these sections deal with pensions and the employment of temporary instructors.

Northern Ireland

This Act does not extend to Northern Ireland.

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