Written Question·Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs·UIN 8408
River Thames: Flood Control
Tabled: 9 October 2024
Answered: 16 October 2024
Named DayQuestion
Dr Ben Spencer
Conservative — Runnymede and Weybridge
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, if he will make an assessment of the potential merits of amending the Development Consent Order application process to speed up the delivery of the River Thames Scheme.
Answer
Emma HardyThe Secretary of State is aware of the importance of the River Thames Scheme in reducing flood risk and enhancing resilience for communities along the Thames. The Development Consent Order (DCO) application process plays a critical role in ensuring that l...
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