Written Question·Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government·UIN 103321
Floods: Fire and Rescue Services
Tabled: 6 January 2026
Answered: 9 January 2026
Question
Rachael Maskell
Labour (Co-op) — York Central
To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether she is ensuring that Fire and Rescue services have a statutory duty to support flood events.
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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