FLOOD DEFENCES

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That this House commends the BBC for the Panorama programme on flood defence in the Yorkshire region; recognises the horror and disruption flooding has caused local people; deplores the fact that Government money given to local authorities for the specific purpose of combating flood damage has in some cases been diverted to fund other services; believes that new build should not take place in flood risk areas without full public consultation; and call upon the Government to provide sufficient long-term funding for flood defence.