Written questions

River Severn: Flood Control

Commons · Question 34009 · Tabled 26 Feb 2025 · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs · Official record

Answered 4 Mar 2025

Question

Asked by Simon Opher

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what discussions his Department has had with relevant stakeholders on the long-term strategic investment required to support flood mitigation along the Severn Estuary.

Answer

Answered by Emma Hardy, 4 Mar 2025

We are committed to supporting coastal communities and ensuring flood risk management is fit for the challenges we face now and in the future. We will work to improve resilience and preparation across central government and local authorities to better pro...