Oral QuestionDepartment for Work and Pensions

“What progress she has made on implementing the proposals in the Get Britain Working white paper.”

Tabled: 10 December 2024Answered: 16 December 2024

Asked by

Josh Simons

Labour — Makerfield

Answering Minister

the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions

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.