Bellwin Scheme: Leicester Debate
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Rishi Sunak
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Bellwin Scheme: Leicester
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The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government (Rishi Sunak)
On 25 February 2018, there was a major explosion and fire in Hinckley Road, Leicester which resulted in the tragic loss of five lives. I am satisfied that financial assistance under the Bellwin scheme is justified to cover eligible costs incurred by Leicestershire fire and rescue authority in dealing with this emergency.
A scheme will therefore be established under section 155 of the Local Government and Housing Act 1989. Grant will be paid to the Leicestershire fire and rescue authority to cover 100% of their eligible costs incurred above a threshold.
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