Member

On matters relating to the flood risk, I thank the noble Baroness, Lady Walmsley, for tabling Amendments 25 and 40, which, along with Amendment 43—I will turn to that shortly—deal with two matters of the first importance for any new public buildings. I assure noble Lords that consideration of the risk of flooding and fire safety are matters that have been treated with great seriousness and have been given close attention throughout the development of the Holocaust memorial and learning centre. Moreover, I assure noble Lords that matters relating to the risks of flooding and fire have been given high priority throughout the process of seeking planning consent.