Oral QuestionMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local Government

“What discussions she has had with Cabinet colleagues on the coordination of fire and search and rescue services.”

Tabled: 27 October 2026Answered: 2 November 2026

Asked by

Torcuil Crichton

Labour — Na h-Eileanan an Iar

Answering Minister

the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government

Answer from Hansard

The Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government (Angela Rayner)

Earlier this month, at the UK’s first wildfires summit, the Prime Minister and I announced that military aircraft will tackle wildfires that ground crews cannot reach. The RAF Chinook helicopters and other aircraft will be available to fight fires and help crews across the UK. My hon. Friend will be aware that fire and rescue services are devolved in Scotland, but Ministers and officials will work across Government, including with the Cabinet Office, and engage with the Scottish Government to strengthen our collective approach.