Written Question·Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs·UIN 9578

Internal Drainage Boards: Finance

Tabled: 16 October 2024

Answered: 23 October 2024

Question

Rupert Lowe

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, if he will (a) review and (b) implement changes to the funding structure for Internal Drainage Boards to reduce the financial impact on local councils.

Answer

Emma Hardy

Defra has committed to work with the internal drainage board (IDB) sector and the Ministry for Housing, Communities and Local Government to review IDBs’ current funding and costs. This will include examination of whether any changes are needed to their fu...

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