Member

I have gone into some detail on this matter primarily because I want to convey the importance that we attach to the subject of flood defence. In addition, I hope I have made the point that the process through which our planning application is considered means that flood risk is subject to detailed scrutiny by appropriate experts. It is therefore unnecessary for any further requirements to be placed in the Bill. It would also be a cause for unnecessary delay in taking forward the project if additional reports were required on top of the material that is properly required as part of the planning application. I therefore ask the noble Baroness, Lady Walmsley, not to move Amendments 25 and 40.