Written question asked by Ashok Kumar (Labour) on Monday, 13 November 2000, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 16 November 2000. It was answered by Elliot Morley (Labour) on Thursday, 16 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, if he will make funds available to local authorities to compensate individuals whose homes have been flooded but who were not insured.

Answer: Dr. Kumar: To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he will make funds available to local authorities to compensate individuals whose homes have been flooded but who were not insured. [138687] Mr. Morley: On 4 November the Government announced significant improvements to the Bellwin Scheme to assist local authorities in dealing with the current flooding. However, such help does not extend to individuals or businesses affected by flooding as it is an insurable risk.

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