Question to the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government:

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what assessment she has made of the adequacy of specialist equipment and personal protective equipment available to fire and rescue services for responding to wildfires.

Decisions on the procurement and operational use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and respiratory protective equipment (RPE) for wildfire incidents are matters for individual fire and rescue authorities and services. Fire and rescue authorities are responsible for planning for foreseeable risks in their areas, including wildfire, and for ensuring they have the appropriate capabilities, equipment and resources in place to respond safely and effectively.