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Written question asked by Lord Bailey of Paddington (Conservative) on Friday, 4 July 2025, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Friday, 18 July 2025. It was answered by Baroness Hayman of Ullock (Labour) on Wednesday, 16 July 2025 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.


Fires: Rainham

Question

To ask His Majesty's Government what support they are offering Having Council and the local community to tackle the causes of wildfires at Arnolds Field.

Answer

The Environment Agency and the UK Health Security Agency attend the local authority-led Launders Lane technical sub-group meetings, along with the London Fire Brigade and others. Ultimately the council is the lead authority on regulating the site and more information on the work of its technical sub-group can be found on the council’s website.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL9100
Session
2024-26
Subjects
Community development Fires Havering Council Rainham
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk