Written Question·Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs·UIN 30745

National Highways: Flood Control

Tabled: 11 February 2025

Answered: 25 February 2025

Question

Blake Stephenson

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, if he will make an assessment of the potential merits of transferring the ownership of balancing ponds owned by National Highways to Internal Drainage Boards, in the context of flood p

Answer

Emma Hardy

The Government recognises the important work Internal Drainage Boards (IDBs) undertake to support farmers and rural communities. IDBs are local independent public bodies and they have permissive powers for managing water levels and reducing flood risk in ...

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