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Strengthening National Resilience

Thursday 23 October 2025 · 3 questions

Summarised by AI from the official record, so it can contain mistakes.

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At a glance

Answered 0 Partly answered 3 Not answered 0

Key points

  • Ministerial response to Alison Hume confirmed local emergency services handled the RAF Fylingdales wildfire incident with central Government support available.
  • Government conducts and updates assessments on climate change threats and their impacts, publishing them in the national risk register.
  • Minister updated House on legislative measures to protect UK businesses from ransomware attacks following the Jaguar Land Rover cyber-attack.

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Questions & Answers

Q1 Alison Hume Lab Scarborough and Whitby
Defence Community Security Environment
Context

A major incident was declared in August after a wildfire broke out near RAF Fylingdales, a critical military infrastructure site.

Question

Following the Langdale moor fire where a wildfire threatened RAF Fylingdales, given the increasing threat that wildfires pose to our security, can the Minister confirm whether he will consider automatically activating a national resilience response in future incidents where critical military infrastructure is under threat?

Answer from Dan Jarvis (The Minister of State, Cabinet Office)

I am pleased that the emergency services and local community responded bravely. The risk is well known to local responders who can call on central Government for support. The national resilience wildfire adviser assesses additional capabilities needed for future incidents.

Partly answered

Not addressed: The Minister did not confirm whether automatic activation of a national resilience response will be considered in the future.

How: Did Not Commit To Specific Action

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Q2 Ellie Chowns Green North Herefordshire
Climate
Context

Government advisers indicate that climate change is increasing the frequency and severity of wildfires, posing a significant threat to national security.

Question

Given that government advisers tell us that climate change poses a major threat to our country’s resilience, what are the Government doing specifically to address this issue?

Answer from Dan Jarvis (The Minister of State, Cabinet Office)

The Government conduct and update assessments on a range of threats including climate change, biodiversity loss and their impacts. These are published in the national risk register and chronic risks analysis on gov.uk.

Partly answered

Not addressed: The Minister did not provide specific actions or policies to address the impact of climate change.

How: Referred To General Assessments

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Q3 Lisa Smart Lib Dem Hazel Grove
Policing & Resources Crime & Law Enforcement Business Compliance
Context

The UK experienced the most expensive cyber-attack on Jaguar Land Rover, costing £1.9 billion, highlighting the need for national security measures against such attacks.

Question

Following the recent cyber-attack on Jaguar Land Rover which cost £1.9 billion, can the Minister update the House on the progress being made to address such threats under the Government’s resilience action plan? Additionally, when is the introduction of the cyber-security and resilience Bill expected?

Answer from Dan Jarvis (The Minister of State, Cabinet Office)

Protecting national security from cyber-attacks is a priority. The Home Office is progressing legislative measures to protect UK businesses from ransomware attacks. My first visit as a Cabinet Office Minister was to the National Cyber Security Centre.

Partly answered

Not addressed: The Minister did not provide specific timelines for introducing the cyber-security and resilience Bill or detailed progress updates.

How: Referred To General Legislative Measures

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