Oral QuestionDepartment for Education

If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.

Tabled: 1 September 2020Answered: 7 September 2020

Asked by

Sarah Olney

Liberal DemocratRichmond Park

Answering Minister

the Secretary of State for Education

Answer from Hansard

The Prime Minister

I am very sorry to hear about the case that the hon. Gentleman raises, and I am sure that the thoughts of the whole House will be with the friends and family of the constituent that he referenced. Indeed, our thoughts are with all those affected, particularly farmers, and I want to join him in thanking our firefighters, who have worked tirelessly to keep people safe. We have provided Dorset and Wiltshire fire and rescue authority with an increased budget of almost £75 million, but I will ensure that he gets the meeting he has asked for to ensure that we can properly support our firefighters and protect our farmland.