Written Question·Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs·UIN 83647

Flood Control

Tabled: 20 October 2025
Answered: 27 October 2025

Question

Helen Maguire

Liberal DemocratEpsom and Ewell

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps her Department is taking to help reduce the risks of flooding.

Answer

Emma Hardy
This Government is investing at least a record £10.5 billion until 2036 – the largest flood programme in history, which is projected to better protect nearly 900,000 properties. On 14 October, following consultation, the Government announced major changes...

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