Questions & Answers
Q1
Direct Answer
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The question is prompted by recent flooding events in Spain and the ongoing work of the UK's Floods Resilience Taskforce.
What progress has been made by the floods resilience taskforce in protecting at-risk communities from flooding, considering previous government cuts to flood defences?
The Government's floods resilience taskforce met on 12 September with 40 attendees from 27 organisations, agreeing actions including sharing learning from recent floods. £2.4 billion will be invested over the next two years to improve flood resilience by maintaining, repairing and building flood defences.
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Q2
Partial Answer
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The village of Upper Tean is frequently affected by flooding and sewage discharges. The Environment Agency has suggested setting up a flood action group to tackle these issues.
Will the Secretary of State and Minister responsible for flooding meet me to discuss support for setting up a flood action group in the village of Upper Tean?
The Government fully supports collaboration between risk management authorities and local communities. The Minister is happy to meet with the village to discuss setting up a flood action group.
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Providing specific support or actions for setting up the flood action group
Committed To Hearing From People On The Ground Via Taskforce
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Q3
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The Minister has announced an additional £50 million to internal drainage boards following a conference.
Will the Minister join me in congratulating my internal drainage board and outline how she will work with it going forward?
The Government is committed to listening carefully to the Association of Drainage Authorities and provided £50 million over two years for further support.
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Q4
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Residents south of Salisbury are concerned about the integration of flood risk assessments with new house building plans.
Will the Minister assure the House that her work on flood protection is fully integrated with Government's house building plans to ensure adequate flood mitigation for new homes?
A review of the flood funding formula will be conducted, considering nature-based solutions and sustainable urban drainage systems to ensure adequate flood protection for new homes.
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Specific assurances on integration with house building plans
Looking At Nature-Based Solutions
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Q5
Partial Answer
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Concerns about potential cuts to capital spending on flood defences as seen in the Budget Red Book.
Will the Minister tell the House whether her bid to the spending review for flood defences will be higher or lower than current levels?
£2.4 billion will be invested over the next two years to improve flood resilience by maintaining, repairing and building flood defences.
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Specific bid amount comparison with current levels
Reassurance On Overall Investment
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