Question to the Home Office:

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what recent discussions he has had with the Secretary for State for Defence in on the Army's role in supporting Fire and Rescue Service in relation to the Lancashire moorland fires.

There have not been discussions between the Home Secretary and the Secretary of State for Defence on the Army’s role in supporting Fire and Rescue Service in relation to the Lancashire moorland fires. At the time of this response, Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service have not requested any military support to help fight these fires. However, the Government stands ready to respond to formal requests for additional help and support.