Following the implementation of a new government and subsequent reshuffle, it has now been announced that Mark Francois MP is the new Fire Minister, taking over from Penny Mordaunt.

Previously the Minister of State for the Armed Forces, Mr Francois is currently the Conservative MP for Rayleigh and Wickford.

As is usually the case, we will seek a meeting with the new minister as early as possible and look forward to a productive working relationship in the future.