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Farms: Fire Prevention

Asked by Greg SmithConservativeDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled Answered 4 December 2025UIN 93267

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what discussions she has had with Ministerial colleagues in MHCLG responsible for fire services regarding what further steps can be taken to prevent farm fires.

Answered by Dame Angela Eagle

Defra Ministers and officials have regular discussions with their counterparts in the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government on a range of issues.

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