Written Question·Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government·UIN 46576
Fire and Rescue Services: Floods
Tabled: 17 April 2025
Answered: 28 April 2025
Question
Edward Morello
Liberal Democrat — West Dorset
To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, if she will bring forward legislative proposals to introduce a statutory duty for fire and rescue services in England to respond to flooding.
Answer
Alex NorrisProtecting communities from flooding is a key priority for this Government. In Autumn 2024, as the Minister previously responsible for fire, the Rt Hon Dame Diana Johnson asked officials to undertake further work alongside Defra and other relevant partner...
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