Member

We also support the spirit of Amendment 38, in the name of my noble friend Lady McIntosh. It would ensure that sewerage undertakers liaise with appropriate local stakeholders, such as farmers and local authorities, to identify natural flood prevention solutions. Local people, especially farmers, know their area better than any national authority ever could and should be trusted to advise water companies on natural measures that will work in harmony with the landscape to prevent flooding. At this point, I remind the House of my declaration of interests as a farmer and land manager.