Written Question·Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government·UIN 55085

Emergency Services

Tabled: 30 May 2025

Answered: 9 June 2025

Question

Ben Obese-Jecty

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what steps she is taking with fire and rescue services to help increase levels of (a) resilience and (b) preparedness in (i) central government, (ii) local authorities, (iii) loc

Answer

Alex Norris

Fire and Rescue Authorities have duties under the Civil Contingencies Act (2004) to prepare for emergencies, such as a major fire or flooding and extends to areas such as cyber security. Fire Rescue Authorities also have discretionary powers to respond to...

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