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Q1
Direct Answer
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The MP is concerned about the recurring threat of flooding in communities and the need for effective protective measures.
What steps her Department is taking to protect communities at risk of flooding. The MP noted that flooding has become an annual occurrence with devastating consequences, highlighting the importance of robust flood management schemes.
We are investing a record £5.2 billion to deliver about 2,000 flood schemes benefiting every region in England. More than 349,000 properties have already been protected since 2015, and the Environment Agency has erected demountable flood barriers in response to recent flood alerts.
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Q2
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Flooding has become an annual occurrence in Shrewsbury, with devastating consequences. The MP chairs a caucus of 40 Conservative MPs who have the River Severn flowing through their constituencies. The MP is grateful for £40 million secured from DEFRA as seed investment for the River Severn Partnership.
Flooding has become an annual occurrence in Shrewsbury, with devastating consequences. I chair the caucus of 40 Conservative Members of Parliament who have the River Severn flowing through their constituencies. We are extremely grateful for the £40 million secured from DEFRA as seed investment for the River Severn Partnership. Last year Treasury officials visited to assess the potential uplift in gross value added if a holistic solution is found. What more can the Minister do to help secure that solution?
I thank my hon. Friend for his work in Shrewsbury and the River Severn caucus, which brings together MPs up and down that important region. The River Severn Partnership has already benefited from significant funding for scheme development and useful pilots. We will continue to work closely with them.
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