Question follow-through · 102878

Fires

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what steps he plans to take with Cabinet colleagues to help tackle wildfires in 2026.

answeredMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local Government

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Answering body
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
Tabled
5 Jan 2026
Target answer date
7 Jan 2026
Answer
9 Jan 2026 · 4 calendar days after tabling

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Recorded timeline

  1. 5 Jan 2026

    Question tabled

    To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what steps he plans to take with Cabinet colleagues to help tackle wildfires in 2026.

  2. 7 Jan 2026

    Target answer date

    Date supplied by the official written-questions record.

  3. 9 Jan 2026

    Answer published

    The Government recognises that the impact of climate change is likely to increase and intensify fire incidents in England and Wales – with potential to impact fire and rescue service’s (FRS) resources, capacity, and strategical response. As the lead gover...

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Official data retrieved 28 Sept 2026.

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