River Thames: Flood Control
Commons · Question 8408 · Tabled 9 Oct 2024 · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs · Official record
Answered 16 Oct 2024
Question
Asked by Ben Spencer
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
Answered by Emma Hardy, 16 Oct 2024
The 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...