Adjournment debate on Tuesday, 13 January 2009, in the House of Commons, led by David S Borrow. The answering member was Huw Irranca-Davies.

Flooding (South Ribble)

Adjournment debate on flooding and drainage in South Ribble.

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Type: Parliamentary proceeding
Reference: 486 c183-96
Session: 2008-09
Department: Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Chamber / Committee: House of Commons chamber
Proceeding contributions: David S Borrow | 486 c183-4 (Link to this contribution) I welcome the opportunity to raise the issues of flooding and drainage in my South Ribble constituen...; Lindsay Hoyle | 486 c184 (Link to this contribution) As the regulator does not allow the company to put prices up, we ought to ask United Utilities to pa...; David S Borrow | 486 c184 (Link to this contribution) There are various ways in which we could look to get more funding for front-line work improving the ...; Nigel Evans | 486 c184 (Link to this contribution) Does the hon. Gentleman agree that when the local authority receives planning applications, particul...; David S Borrow | 486 c184-6 (Link to this contribution) Those issues were discussed at length at the public meeting that I held at Banks. Representatives of...; Nigel Evans | 486 c186-7 (Link to this contribution) I intend to make only a short contribution to a very useful debate. As the hon. Member for South Ri...; Huw Irranca-Davies | 486 c192-6 (Link to this contribution) My apologies, Mr. Deputy Speaker. As you can see, I have a tendency to turn with my body rather than...; Lindsay Hoyle | 486 c192 (Link to this contribution) And neighbours.; Huw Irranca-Davies | 486 c192 (Link to this contribution) Indeed. That will allow us to review further the concerns expressed. I encourage my hon. Friend the ...; Speaker | 486 c192 (Link to this contribution) Order. May I gently remind the Minister that he should address the Chair? I know that it is tempting...; Lindsay Hoyle | 486 c188-9 (Link to this contribution) I totally agree, and that is the point. We have to ensure that we reflect the right image and have t...; Huw Irranca-Davies | 486 c189-90 (Link to this contribution) I begin by congratulating my hon. Friend the Member for South Ribble (Mr. Borrow) on securing the de...; Lindsay Hoyle | 486 c188 (Link to this contribution) Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker. To help with the geography, my constituency adjoins South Ribble and ...; David S Borrow | 486 c188 (Link to this contribution) Would my hon. Friend agree that the idea of getting agencies to work together is crucial to stop tha...; Speaker | 486 c187-8 (Link to this contribution) Order. Although we are not short of time, the debate is technically about flooding and drainage in S...; Lindsay Hoyle | 486 c191 (Link to this contribution) Obviously, there are two interests. First, water companies have the benefit of extra water rates, an...; David S Borrow | 486 c190 (Link to this contribution) Will my hon. Friend clarify the priority or weighting that is given to the quality of the agricultur...; Huw Irranca-Davies | 486 c190-1 (Link to this contribution) My hon. Friend makes an important point. In response to issues that he and others have raised, only ...; Huw Irranca-Davies | 486 c191-2 (Link to this contribution) I am happy to clarify that point in a moment, but if adequate supply and disposal of water cannot be...
Subjects: Agriculture Flood control Land drainage Environment Agency Floods Local government Ofwat Planning Public expenditure Property development Water charges Repairs and maintenance United Utilities Sewers Religious buildings Lancashire
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Flooding (South Ribble)

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