Written question asked by David Lock (Labour) on Tuesday, 13 July 1999, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 20 July 1999. It was answered by Alan Meale (Labour) on Tuesday, 20 July 1999 on behalf of the Department of the Environment, Transport and the Regions.

Dept of the Environment Transport and the Regions

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions, if he will list the (a) government departments and (b) agencies which have statutory reponsibility for the safety of the public on public highways adjacent to the River Severn in the Wyre Forest District Council area against dangers that can arise from the river.

Answer: Mr. Lock: To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions if he will list the (a) Government Departments and (b) agencies which have statutory responsibility for the safety of the public on public highways adjacent to the River Severn in the Wyre Forest District Council area against dangers that can arise from the river. [91580] Mr. Meale: The Environment Agency has powers to undertake flood defence works on designated main rivers, including the River Severn and is also responsible for flood warning dissemination in England and Wales. MAFF have policy responsibility for flood defence in England. The National Assembly for Wales has equivalent powers for Wales.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 91580; 335 c479-80W;335 c481-2W
Session: 1998-99
Subjects: Flood control Emergencies Floods Safety Warnings River Severn Wyre Forest