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House of Commons · General Debate

Flood Action Week 2026

13 October 2026 · 1 other contributor

Opened by Emma Hardy Lab Kingston upon Hull West and Hessle

Agriculture & Rural Affairs

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

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At a glance

Emma Hardy raised concerns about flood action week 2026 in the House of Commons. Other MPs contributed to the debate.

Key points

  • Emma Hardy highlighted the Government's efforts to strengthen resilience to flooding and drought.
  • The Flood Resilience Taskforce was expanded to the Flood and Drought Resilience Taskforce.
  • A new 'Flood Action Online' website was launched.

How the debate unfolded

MPs spoke in turn to share their views and ask questions. Here's what each person said.

Opened the debate

Emma Hardy Lab Kingston upon Hull West and Hessle

Emma Hardy highlighted the Government's efforts to strengthen resilience to flooding and drought, announcing the expansion of the Flood Resilience Taskforce to the Flood and Drought Resilience Taskforce, launching a new 'Flood Action Online' website, and investing £4.2 billion over three years to improve flood resilience and maintain existing assets. She emphasised the importance of integrated water management and community engagement to address the interconnected challenges of flooding and drought.

Other contributors (1)
  • Emma Hardy Lab Kingston upon Hull West and Hessle

    Emma Hardy noted that the winter of 2025-26 was the eighth wettest in England since records began and that 71% of England had entered drought status by August 2026. She announced the expansion of the Flood Resilience Taskforce to the Flood and Drought Resilience Taskforce, the launch of the 'Flood Action Online' website, and the development of voluntary Flood Performance Certificates to help individuals and businesses understand and reduce their own flood risks. She also highlighted the Government's investment of £4.2 billion over three years to improve flood resilience and maintain existing assets.

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