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Written question asked by Kevin Hollinrake (Conservative) on Tuesday, 2 December 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 4 December 2025. It was answered by Samantha Dixon (Labour) on Wednesday, 10 December 2025 on behalf of the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government.


Fires: Fylingdales Moor

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what assessment he has made of the economic impact of the Fylingdales Moor fire on businesses that were (a) evacuated and (b) made inaccessible due to road closures; and what financial support will be made available to them.

Answer

The Flood Recovery Framework is unique to flooding and only activated in exceptional circumstances. No assessment has been made of the merits of establishing a similar scheme for wildfire incidents. There are a range of potential support mechanisms from across Government for local areas following significant emergency response incidents that are being explored.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
96197
Session
2024-26
Grouped for answer
Yes
Transferred
Yes
Subjects
Business Finance Fires Fylingdales Moor
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk