Written Question·Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs·UIN 81753
Agriculture: Flood Control
Tabled: 13 October 2025
Answered: 17 November 2025
Question
Dr Roz Savage
Liberal Democrat — South Cotswolds
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether her Department plans to introduce a successor scheme to support on-farm natural flood management and drainage maintenance from 2026 onwards.
Answer
Dame Angela EagleThis Government is increasing its funding for flood protection. We are investing £4.2 billion over three years in flood defences across the country – an average of £1.4 billion each year and a 5% increase compared to the current spending review period. Th...
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