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Written question asked by Cat Smith (Labour) on Friday, 28 August 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 2 September 2026. It was answered by Jenny Riddell-Carpenter (Labour) on Tuesday, 8 September 2026 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.


Fire Prevention

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, if she will consider the views of rewilding and nature recovery experts when drafting the Wildfire Action Plan.

Answer

Defra and the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government will jointly develop a cross-Government Wildfire Action Plan to improve resilience and preparedness over the short, medium and long term. The Government will consider evidence from a range of stakeholders, including nature recovery experts.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
21175
Session
2026-27
Subjects
Environment protection Fire prevention
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk