House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement
Flood and coastal erosion risk management policy
14 July 2020 · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Proposed by George Eustice Con Camborne and Redruth
Summarised by AI from the official record, so it can contain mistakes.
At a glance
Key points
- The government commits to investing 5.2 billion over six years to protect properties from flooding.
- An additional 170 million is allocated for immediate flood defense projects.
- A new Flood and Coastal Erosion Risk Management Policy Statement outlines five ambitious policies.
- The government intends to consult on modifying the Flood Re scheme to speed up flood resilience measures.
Issue summary
The statement discusses the government's commitment to reducing flood and coastal erosion risk, announcing new policies and funding commitments.
Action requested
The minister announces a £5.2 billion investment over six years to protect properties against flooding, an additional £170 million for shovel-ready projects, and a new Flood and Coastal Erosion Risk Management Policy Statement with five ambitious policies. The government also plans to consult on changes to the Flood Re scheme to accelerate property flood resilience measures.
Key facts
- £2.6 billion investment in flood and coastal defences since 2015.
- £5.2 billion investment over six years to better protect a further 336,000 properties by 2027.
- Up to £170 million additional funding for shovel-ready schemes to commence in 2020 and 2021.
- New Flood and Coastal Erosion Risk Management Policy Statement with five policies and over 40 supporting actions.
- £200 million programme to support innovation in flood resilience measures in 25 local areas.
- Consultation on changes to the Flood Re scheme to accelerate property flood resilience measures.