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Asked by Sir John HayesConservativeDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled Answered 29 October 2025UIN 84154

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, if she will publish the National Fire Chief's Council consultation response to her Department’s policy on (a) wildfires and (b) risks to firefighters.

Answered by Mary Creagh

The National Fire Chiefs Council’s response to Defra’s consultation on heather and grass burning in England is already in the public domain. This can be found on their website here: 250523-Heather-and-Grass-Burning-in-England-Consultation-Response-FINAL.pdf

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