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Flood Re: Consultation

Thursday 4 March 2021 · 3 questions

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Answered 0 Partly answered 2 Not answered 0

Key points

  • The consultation on amendments to the Flood Re scheme was published on 1 February 2021.
  • The consultation includes stakeholder roundtables and press notices to encourage participation.
  • Work is ongoing to address lessons learned from the Doncaster area regarding flood insurance.

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Questions & Answers

Q1 Alex Davies-Jones Lab Pontypridd
Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Context

A consultation on amendments to the Flood Re scheme was published, aimed at encouraging public participation.

Question

What steps he is taking to encourage public participation in the Flood Re consultation?

Answer from Rebecca Pow

We published a consultation on amendments to the Flood Re scheme on 1 February 2021, communicated through press notices and stakeholder roundtables. The consultation will close on 26 April 2021, encouraging all interested parties to engage.

Partly answered

Not addressed: Specific measures or strategies for public engagement were not detailed

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Q2 Alex Davies-Jones Lab Pontypridd
Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Context

One year since devastating flooding in Pontypridd, many residents still struggle with affordable home insurance due to the current form of the Flood Re scheme.

Question

Will the Minister agree to meet me and some affected residents from my community to discuss first-hand the problems with Flood Re?

Answer from Rebecca Pow

I have sympathy for those who suffered flooding; Flood Re ensures 96% of people with prior flood claims can get five or more insurance quotes. Tweaks will be made if necessary based on consultation views, and we look forward to hearing from interested parties.

Not addressed: Meeting request was not confirmed

How: Do Input To The Consultation

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Q3 Stephanie Peacock Lab Barnsley South
Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Context

Many people in flood risk areas lack adequate insurance coverage, and Flood Re supports making flood cover standard in household policies.

Question

Can the Minister confirm what steps her Department is taking to ensure that the recommendation for standard flood cover as part of household insurance is implemented, and by when?

Answer from Rebecca Pow

Work is ongoing to address lessons learned from the Doncaster area; an independent review has provided recommendations that the Government are considering to improve flood insurance accessibility.

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Not addressed: Concrete actions and timelines were not specified

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