Written Question·Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs·UIN 43489

Internal Drainage Boards: Finance

Tabled: 2 April 2025
Answered: 10 April 2025

Question

Kevin Hollinrake

Conservative — Thirsk and Malton

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what discussions he has had with the Chancellor of the Exchequer on the potential merits of providing additional funding to Internal Drainage Boards.

Answer

Emma Hardy
The Government fully supports the important work internal drainage boards (IDBs) do in managing water and flood risk, benefiting communities, businesses and the environment. On 31st March the Government announced an additional £16 million boost to the IDB...
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