Written Question·Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government·UIN 67310
Floods: Fire and Rescue Services
Tabled: 14 July 2025
Answered: 21 July 2025
Question
Mr Toby Perkins
Labour — Chesterfield
To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether her Department plans to make flood rescue a statutory duty of the fire and rescue service.
Answer
Alex NorrisProtecting communities from flooding is a key priority for this government. Fire and Rescue Authorities already have duties under the Civil Contingencies Act 2004 to prepare for emergencies, including major flooding. However, we recognise the interest in ...
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