Written Question·Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs·UIN 905431

Flood Control

Tabled: 28 August 2025
Answered: 4 September 2025
Named Day

Question

Joe Powell

LabourKensington and Bayswater

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps he has taken to protect communities vulnerable to flooding.

Answer

Emma Hardy
After 14 years of Conservative Government, we inherited England’s flood defences in their worst state on record. That is why this Government has announced the largest flooding programme in history to protect homes and businesses across the country. We wil...

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