Written question asked by Paul Keetch (Liberal Democrat) on Wednesday, 22 November 2000, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 27 November 2000. It was answered by Elliot Morley (Labour) on Monday, 27 November 2000 on behalf of the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food.

Ministry of Agriculture Fisheries and Food

Question: To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, when he will receive from the Environment Agency the report into flood defence for the City of Hereford from W S Atkins; and if he will make a statement.

Answer: Mr. Keetch: To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food when he will receive from the Environment Agency the report into flood defence for the City of Hereford from W. S. Atkins; and if he will make a statement. [140351] Mr. Morley: I understand that the Environment Agency has commissioned a feasibility report on flood defences in the City of Hereford, and that the consultants are expected to complete the report by January 2001. The Agency will then consider the findings and decide on the promotion of any necessary works. It will be for the Agency to decide on the timing of any submission to the Ministry for grant aid.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 357 c403W;357 c404W; 140351
Session: 1999-00
Subjects: Coastal areas Flood control Environment protection Floods Hereford
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