“To ask the right hon. Member for East Hampshire, representing the Parliamentary Works Sponsor Body, what assessment the sponsor body has made of the potential merits of reducing the cost of the parliamentary works programme as a result of the covid-19 outbreak; and if he will make a statement.”
Answering Minister
the hon. Member for East Hampshire representing the Parliamentary Works Sponsor Body
Answer from Hansard
The Prime Minister
The hon. Member has raised this issue before, which obviously is important for his constituents. We inherited flood defences in their worst state on record, which is why we are investing £2.6 billion to protect over 50,000 properties. I understand that the options to reduce flood risk to these communities are being considered as part of the Datchet and Hythe End flood alleviation scheme. I will ensure that he has a meeting with the relevant Minister to take forward the work.