Written questions

Flood Control: Finance

Commons · Question 89792 · Tabled 11 Nov 2025 · Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government · Official record

Answered 18 Nov 2025

Question

Asked by Blake Stephenson

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, if he will make an assessment of the potential merits of providing statutory funding for tackling flooding to fire and rescue services in England.

Answer

Answered by Samantha Dixon, 18 Nov 2025

Protecting communities from flooding is a key priority for this Government. Fire and Rescue Authorities already have duties under the Civil Contingencies Act 2004 to prepare for emergencies, including major flooding. However, we recognise the interest in ...