Written Question·Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs·UIN 58860

Flood Control: Finance

Tabled: 10 June 2025

Answered: 18 June 2025

Question

Mr Lee Dillon

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what recent discussions he has had with the Chancellor of the Exchequer on funding for flood defence protections.

Answer

Emma Hardy

We’re investing £2.65 billion over two years to March 2026 to maintain, repair, and build flood defences. We’re committing a further £4.2 billion over three years from April 2026, an increase of 5% per year, as announced at Spending Review 2025. We’re con...

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