Written Question·Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs·UIN 15147

Flood Control: Rural Areas

Tabled: 19 November 2024
Answered: 3 December 2024

Question

Leigh Ingham

LabourStafford

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what recent assessment his Department has made of the adequacy of the defences against flooding in rural areas.

Answer

Emma Hardy
All flood and coastal risk management investment schemes are carefully assessed to make sure they benefit the most people and property. As I announced on 13 November, additional financial support will be provided to rural communities, recognising the sign...

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