This Order provides for a new fire and rescue authority under section 4A of the Fire and Rescue Services Act 2004 (c. 21) for the area of the County of Cumbria.
In accordance with section 4A(5)(a) and (6) of that Act it appears to the Secretary of State that it is in the interests of economy, efficiency and effectiveness for the Order to be made, and the Secretary of State does not think that the Order would have an adverse effect on public safety.