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Flood Control

Commons · Question 57090 · Tabled 3 Jun 2025 · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs · Official record

Answered 10 Jun 2025

Question

Asked by Patrick Spencer

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps his Department is taking to help reduce inland flooding.

Answer

Answered by Emma Hardy, 10 Jun 2025

The Environment Agency (EA) has a strategic overview role for all sources of flooding and works closely with local authorities to reduce flood risk and provide advice and guidance to support communities to be better equipped and prepared for flooding. Bet...