Review NWAS Tactical Advisor numbers
North West Ambulance Service should review the number of Tactical Advisors and National Interagency Liaison Officers it has, and whether the number of such specialists, both generally and on call, should be increased.
How was this assessed?
Response
Accepted
Response
AcceptedThe Home Secretary made a written statement to Parliament on 3 November 2022 following publication of Volume 2, acknowledging the findings on emergency response failures and stating the government would work with emergency services to implement improvements. The response committed to reviewing interoperability arrangements between emergency services and strengthening joint training and exercising protocols for major incidents.
Progress Timeline
Investment by North West Ambulance Service (NWAS) will increase the number of National Interagency Liaison Officers from 12 to 21 (17 NILOs as at 01/11/2023). This will see an increase to the rota and geographical coverage. As from 01/10/2023 NWAS has removed the title Tactical Advisors. The NWAS NILO provides the Tactical Advisor role. This decision was taken following dialogue with the National Ambulance Resilience Unit, and received NWAS Executive approval
Investment by North West Ambulance Service (NWAS) will increase the number of National Interagency Liaison Officers from 12 to 21 (17 NILOs as at 01/11/2023). This will see an increase to the rota and geographical coverage. As from 01/10/2023 NWAS has removed the title Tactical Advisors. The NWAS NILO provides the Tactical Advisor role. This decision was taken following dialogue with the National Ambulance Resilience Unit, and received NWAS Executive approval
Published Evidence
Published assessments of implementation progress from inspectorates, select committees, official progress reports, and other sources. Check the source type badge to see whether each assessment is independent or government self-reported.
Government published formal Manchester Arena Inquiry recommendations dashboard on GOV.UK (14 November 2025) tracking all 149 recommendations with implementation progress updates.
Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025 received Royal Assent 3 April 2025. Creates two tiers: Standard Duty (200-799 capacity) and Enhanced Duty (800+). SIA will be regulator. Not yet in force -- at least 24 months before enforcement (expected April 2027).
NPCC, Counter Terrorism Policing and College of Policing provided comprehensive updates to Sir John Saunders demonstrating "continued drive to improve collective response to terrorist incidents."
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Representatives working with UK Intelligence Community to address closed Volume Three recommendations. Cross-government monitoring ongoing.