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Moorland: Fires

Asked by Paul DaviesLabourMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled Answered 14 October 2024UIN 7286

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether she is taking steps with Cabinet colleagues to increase collaboration between local councils and fire services to help tackle moorland fires.

Answered by Jim McMahon

The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government works closely with Local Resilience Forums, which include local councils and fire and rescue services to support local collaboration and preparation for a wide range of the resilience risks including fires.

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