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House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement

Flood Resilience

13 November 2024 · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs

Proposed by Emma Hardy Lab Kingston upon Hull West and Haltemprice

Agriculture & Rural Affairs

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At a glance

Key points

  • The government is launching a consultation to review an outdated funding formula for flood defences.
  • The government is providing 50 million to internal drainage boards over two years to support flood resilience.
  • The Farming Recovery Fund will distribute 60 million to farmers affected by severe weather.

Issue summary

The statement addresses the government's response to recent floods in Spain and its commitment to improving flood resilience in the UK.

Action requested

The government is launching a consultation on reviewing an outdated funding formula for flood defences, providing £50 million to internal drainage boards over two years, and distributing £60 million through the Farming Recovery Fund to farmers affected by severe weather. These measures aim to speed up flood defence delivery and support rural communities.

Key facts

  • The Government established the Floods Resilience Taskforce on 12 September.
  • The government will invest £2.4 billion over two years for flood resilience improvement.
  • A consultation on reviewing the existing funding formula will be launched in the new year.
  • £50 million will be distributed to internal drainage boards (IDBs) over two years.
  • Payments of between £2,895 and £25,000 are expected to land in farmers' accounts from 21 November.
  • The Farming Recovery Fund will distribute a total of £60 million to around 13,000 farm businesses.
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