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Written question asked by Martyn Jones (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 17 February 1993. It was answered by David Curry (Conservative) on Wednesday, 17 February 1993 on behalf of the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food.


Ministry of Agriculture Fisheries and Food

Question
What guidance is given to drainage authorities on the maintenance of the original protection or drainage standard beyond the design life of an earlier scheme; & previously grant-aided works where within the design life of the scheme land use changes have occurred that mean that greater economic benefits could be gained by no longer maintaining that scheme & damage to a site of acknowledged environment interest is occurring through continuing to maintain that scheme. - Inc ref to Conservation Guidelines for Drainage Authorities & Environmental Procedures for Inland Flood Defence Works.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
219 c224-5W;219 c220-1W
Session
1992-93
Subjects
Coastal areas Flood control Environment protection Land drainage Protection Repairs and maintenance