Written question asked by John Denham (Labour) on Wednesday, 5 November 2003, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 13 November 2003. It was answered by Elliot Morley (Labour) on Thursday, 13 November 2003 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.

Dept for Environment Food and Rural Affairs

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what discussions she has had with the insurance industry regarding the insurance costs arising from climate change; and if she will make a statement.

Answer: Mr. Denham: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs what discussions she has had with the insurance industry regarding the insurance costs arising from climate change; and if she will make a statement. [137393] Mr. Morley: The Association of British Insurers (ABI) is involved with the work of the Defra-funded UK Climate Impacts Programme, which helps stakeholder organisations assess how they might be affected by climate change, so that they can develop adaptation strategies. In addition, there have been extensive discussions with ABI over the past few years on the Government's flood management policy, the background to which includes awareness that future climate change could enhance flood risks in some areas.

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