Written Question·Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government·UIN 72985
Floods: Fire and Rescue Services
Tabled: 29 August 2025
Answered: 11 September 2025
Question
Alice Macdonald
Labour (Co-op) — Norwich North
To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what assessment she has made of the potential merits of establishing a statutory duty for fire and rescue services in England to respond to flooding incidents.
Answer
Samantha DixonProtecting 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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