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Flood Control

Commons · Question 103315 · Tabled 6 Jan 2026 · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs · Official record

Answered 13 Jan 2026

Question

Asked by Rachael Maskell

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps she is taking to ensure that flood protection infrastructure, including the Foss Barrier in York, is regularly inspected and maintained.

Answer

Answered by Emma Hardy, 13 Jan 2026

The Environment Agency regularly inspects and reports on the condition of flood risk management assets across England. Environment Agency assets are prioritised for funding as part of the annual allocation process. Where appropriate, third-party asset own...