A BOLTON MP has asked what the government will be doing to help the ecosystems affected by the Winter Hill fire and the Saddleworth Moor fire.

Therese Coffey, Parliamentary under secretary of state for the environment, food and rural affairs answered Sir David Crausby MP's question.

She said: "Natural England is in contact with local landowners and land managers affected by both incidents and will work closely with them and the National Park Authority once the fires are out.

"We are on standby to arrange site visits and to begin assessing the damage and help with recovery."