Written question asked by Linda Perham (Labour) on Tuesday, 13 November 2001, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 19 November 2001. It was answered by Lord Hutton of Furness (Labour) on Monday, 19 November 2001 on behalf of the Department of Health.

Dept of Health

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health, what assessment his Department has made of the impact of flooding of the River Roding on public health in Ilford North; and what steps he has taken in the last 12 months to minimise the impact. - (Holding answer 16 November 2001).

Answer: Linda Perham: To ask the Secretary of State for Health what assessment his Department has made of the impact of flooding of the River Roding on public health in Ilford, North; and what steps he has taken in the last 12 months to minimise the impact. [15529] Mr. Hutton: [holding answer 16 November 2001]: I am informed that Redbridge and Waltham Forest health authority have confirmed that the work of the local emergency planning team covers the response to flooding incidents. The team comprises of representatives from the emergency services, health and local authorities and the voluntary sector. From a public health perspective, leaflets were issued to residents in flooding risk areas and actual flooded areas, advising of the risks from flood water.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 375 c134W; 15529
Session: 2001-02
Subjects: Flood control Health hazards Environmental health Floods Ilford North River Roding
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