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Controlled Burning

Asked by Robbie MooreConservativeDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled Answered 23 June 2026UIN 10264

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether the National Fire Chiefs Council changed its advice to her Department that its Heather and Grass Burning regulations could increase the danger to firefighters and the public.

Answered by Mary Creagh

Defra continues to work closely with the National Fire Chiefs Council and Fire and Rescue Services on matters relating to wildfire.

In addition, Local Fire and Rescue Services provide advice on all heather and grass burning licence applications relating to wildfire mitigation.

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