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Internal Drainage Boards: Finance

Commons · Question 44967 · Tabled 8 Apr 2025 · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs · Official record

Answered 25 Apr 2025

Question

Asked by Steve Barclay

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, pursuant to the Written Ministerial Statement of 5 February 2025, HCWS417 on the Flood Investment Announcement, whether he plans to provide additional support to local authorities impa

Answer

Answered by Emma Hardy, 25 Apr 2025

The government supports the important work internal drainage boards (IDBs) do in managing water and flood risk, benefiting communities, businesses and the environment. The government announced as part of the 2025-26 Local Government Finance Settlement, th...