Moorland: Fires
Commons · Question 7287 · Tabled 4 Oct 2024 · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs · Official record
Answered 15 Oct 2024
Question
Asked by Paul Davies
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether his Department is taking steps to help support the sharing of best practice at the (a) Peak District and (b) South Pennines fire operation groups on moorland fires.
Answer
Answered by Mary Creagh, 15 Oct 2024
Fire Operation Groups (FOGs) and similar networks across the country play a vital role in mitigating, preventing and responding to the risks and realities of wildfire. The government applauds the work they do. Defra supports the promotion of shared learni...