Written question asked by Lord Marlesford (Conservative), in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 20 June 2000. It was answered by Baroness Hayman (Labour) on Tuesday, 20 June 2000.

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Hayman, Baroness

Question

What has been, for the most convenient recent year for which information is available, the total government expenditure in the United Kingdom on sea defences and main river works, indicating how the expenditure has been financed; the proportion of total expenditure financed by drainage rates; and on whom drainage rates are levied. [HL 2767]. - Includes figures and ref to fact that England only, as flood defence is a matter for the devolved authorities.

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Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

614 c16-7WA; HL 2767

Session

1999-00

Subjects

Coastal areas Fees and charges Flood control Expenditure Land drainage

Contains statistics

Yes