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Q1
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The Government is investing £5.2 billion to improve flood defences, and Harriet Baldwin's constituency of Tenbury Wells has received significant funding.
Harriett Baldwin asks Rebecca Pow about steps taken to increase flood defences and specifically inquires if the Environment Agency will commence a socially distanced consultation on its preferred design for the Tenbury flood risk management scheme.
Pow thanks Baldwin for her campaigning efforts and confirms that the Environment Agency will commence a public consultation on the preferred design for Tenbury flood risk management scheme this autumn using socially distanced and virtual engagement methods to ensure wide participation.
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Q2
Partial Answer
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Context
The shadow Minister questions the delay of a promised Prime Minister's flood summit for South Yorkshire, which was first announced before the UK's lockdown.
Stephanie Peacock asks Rebecca Pow about the delayed Prime Minister's flood summit and seeks an apology along with a committed date for the long overdue event.
Pow acknowledges the repeated inquiries regarding this issue, explaining that delays were due to pandemic lockdowns but highlights major flood funding announcements with £5.2 billion investment where many Yorkshire areas have benefited; she offers further conversations should Peacock wish.
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The reason for delay is not directly addressed beyond referring to the pandemic's impact, and no new date is committed.
Referring To Lockdown Impact
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