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Written question asked by Harriett Baldwin (Conservative) on Thursday, 27 May 2010, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 3 June 2010. It was answered by Lord Benyon (Conservative) on Tuesday, 8 June 2010 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.


Floods: Worcestershire

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (1) whether she plans to maintain agreed levels of funding for flood defence schemes in Upton-upon-Severn, Uckinghall, Kempsey, Pershore and Powick; and if she will make a statement;
Answer

We are currently working through the detail of the policies set out in the coalition agreement and other issues in DEFRA's portfolio, which include flooding risk management. We will keep DEFRA's website updated as work progresses.In my role as Minister I hope to have the opportunity to visit many parts of the country, including inland areas which have faced, or may in the future face, flooding problems.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
740; 511 c89W
Session
2010-12
Subjects
Floods Worcestershire
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk