Written question asked by Fiona Jones (Labour) on Tuesday, 23 January 2001, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 29 January 2001. It was answered by Elliot Morley (Labour) on Monday, 29 January 2001 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 a statement on how the assistance allocated to areas affected by flooding will be distributed. - Inc figure.

Answer: Mrs. Fiona Jones: To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he will make a statement on how the assistance allocated to areas affected by flooding will be distributed. [147448] Mr. Morley: The Environment Agency, local authorities and internal drainage boards have submitted bids for funds to accelerate river flood defences over the next three years, as part of the package of an additional £51 million announced following the flooding. The bids are being considered and decisions on allocations will be announced shortly.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 147448; 362 c53W
Session: 2000-01
Subjects: Finance Flood control Government assistance Floods Local government finance Bellwin scheme
Contains statistics: Yes
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