Written question asked by Rachael Maskell (Labour) on Thursday, 16 November 2023, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 20 November 2023. It was answered by Simon Hoare (Conservative) on Wednesday, 22 November 2023 on behalf of the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities.
Bellwin Scheme
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, what assessment he has made of the adequacy of the governance of the Bellwin Scheme at ensuring (a) local authorities have the capacity to administer the scheme and (b) that that scheme is used consistently.
- Answer
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The Bellwin Scheme is administered centrally by the government. Local authorities can make an application for financial assistance to the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities following an emergency or disaster in their area which requires them to take immediate action to protect life or property. Decisions to activate the scheme are taken by Ministers after careful consideration of the individual circumstances of each incident.
The Bellwin Scheme is a well-established scheme that continues to be used to provide financial support for local authorities following an emergency or disaster in their area.
Comprehensive guidance on the scheme is available on the GOV.UK website. It sets out the purpose of the scheme, the eligibility criteria and examples of eligible expenditure.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 2357
- Session
- 2023-24
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- Yes
- Subjects
- Bellwin scheme
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