Written questions

Housing: Flood Control

Commons · Question 77310 · Tabled 15 Sep 2025 · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs · Official record

Answered 15 Oct 2025

Question

Asked by Charlotte Cane

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs what steps he has taken to mitigate the impact of flooding on households ahead of winter 2025-26.

Answer

Answered by Emma Hardy, 15 Oct 2025

We are investing a record £2.65 billion over two years for the construction of new flood schemes, and the maintenance and repair of existing ones. Around 1,000 projects will receive fresh funding in 24/25 and 25/26. Flood Action Week, running from 13th of...