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Buckskin Flood Alleviation Scheme

Thursday 21 January 2021 · 3 questions

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

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Answered 2 Partly answered 1 Not answered 0

Key points

  • The Buckskin flood alleviation scheme became operational on 24 December 2020, reducing flood risk to 170 homes.
  • Final minor works for the Buckskin scheme are scheduled to be completed by the end of January 2021.
  • The joint Government and industry Flood Re scheme helps householders at high flood risk access affordable insurance.

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Questions & Answers

Q1 Maria Miller Con
Agriculture & Rural Affairs
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The Buckskin flood alleviation scheme faced delays and was a concern for local residents due to previous flooding incidents.

Question

What discussions has the Minister had with the Environment Agency on when the Buckskin flood alleviation scheme in Basingstoke will be completed?

Answer from Rebecca Pow

The Buckskin flood alleviation scheme became operational on 24 December, Christmas eve, reducing flood risk to 170 homes. Final minor works are now scheduled to be completed by the end of January 2021, and the scheme has been delivered within budget despite the challenges of the coronavirus pandemic.

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Q2 Maria Miller Con
Agriculture & Rural Affairs
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There is concern among local residents about the ability to secure property insurance after experiencing flooding.

Question

Given that Buckskin was devastated by floods just a few years ago, what assurance can be given that homes affected by future floods will still be able to get property insurance?

Answer from Rebecca Pow

The joint Government and industry Flood Re scheme was designed to help householders at high flood risk to access affordable insurance. Since its launch, more than 300,000 properties have benefited; before Flood Re just 9% of households who had made flood claims could get quotes from two or more insurers, but in June 2020, 96% of households with prior flood claims could receive quotes from five or more.

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Q3 Stephanie Peacock Lab Barnsley South
Agriculture & Rural Affairs
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Severe flood warnings are affecting many parts of the country, and there is a need to support local communities in a proactive manner.

Question

With severe flood warnings currently in place, will the Minister commit to holding an emergency flood summit that brings together agencies and regional leaders for coordinated support?

Answer from George Eustice

We held a flood summit covering the south Yorkshire area shortly before Christmas last year. I have also said that we want to hold a series of roundtable meetings around the country covering individual water catchments.

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Not addressed: Commitment to an emergency flood summit

How: Held A Flood Summit, Roundtable Meetings

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