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Written question asked by Robbie Moore (Conservative) on Tuesday, 16 June 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 22 June 2026 (named day). It was answered by Mary Creagh (Labour) on Monday, 22 June 2026 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.


Fires

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, if she supports the calls from the National Fire Chiefs Council and the Climate Change Committee for better coordination of the Government’s approach to the increasing wildfire threat.

Answer

A coordinated cross-Government approach is essential to mitigate the impacts of wildfire.

Defra is working with the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government, the lead department on wildfire, to strengthen cross-Government coordination across the full wildfire cycle, from risk assessment and prevention / mitigation to response and recovery.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
10263
Session
2026-27
Subjects
Fires Climate Change Committee National Fire Chiefs Council
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk