Coastal Erosion and Flood Control: Finance
Commons · Question 13334 · Tabled 25 Jun 2026 · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs · Official record
Answered 30 Jun 2026
Question
Asked by Rupert Lowe
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment she has made of whether the distinct cost profiles of flood risk management and coastal erosion schemes are adequately reflected in current funding allocations; and whe
Answer
Answered by Emma Hardy, 30 Jun 2026
This Government recognises that coastal flooding and erosion projects can have high costs. In October 2025, following consultation, the government announced major changes to its flood and coastal erosion funding policy. Under the new rules, flood and coas...