Written Question·Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs·UIN 103315

Flood Control

Tabled: 6 January 2026
Answered: 13 January 2026
Named Day

Question

Rachael Maskell

Labour (Co-op)York Central

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps she is taking to ensure that flood protection infrastructure, including the Foss Barrier in York, is regularly inspected and maintained.

Answer

Emma Hardy
The Environment Agency regularly inspects and reports on the condition of flood risk management assets across England. Environment Agency assets are prioritised for funding as part of the annual allocation process. Where appropriate, third-party asset own...

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