Written Question·Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government·UIN 97293
Buildings: Fire Prevention
Tabled: 4 December 2025
Answered: 9 December 2025
Named DayQuestion
Dr Neil Hudson
Conservative — Epping Forest
To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what steps he is taking to (a) prevent and (b) reduce the risk of building fires caused by batteries from (i) ebikes and (ii) escooters.
Answer
Samantha DixonThe Ministry for Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) is working closely with representatives and officials from across Government to build an evidence base, share intelligence and develop mitigations to tackle the fire risks linked to lithiu...
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