Written question asked by Munira Wilson (Liberal Democrat) on Wednesday, 18 June 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 25 June 2025 (named day). It was answered by Emma Hardy (Labour) on Wednesday, 25 June 2025 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.
Environment Agency: Twickenham
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether he has had recent discussions with the Environment Agency on the maintenance of assets in Twickenham.
- Answer
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We inherited flood defences in their worst state on record. We’re investing a record £2.65 billion over two years (2024/25 - 2025/26) to maintain, repair and build flood defences, and we have reprioritised £108 million of this funding into asset maintenance.
As part of this investment, we will refurbish Teddington Launch Lock and maintain Barge Lock whilst this refurbishment takes place. Twickenham is within the London Excluded Area. Under the Metropolis Management Amendment Act 1879, private owners of the flood defences in this area are responsible for their maintenance.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 61018
- Session
- 2024-26
- Grouped for answer
- Yes
- Subjects
- Environment Agency Repairs and maintenance Twickenham
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- 2025-09-05 23:27:41 +0100
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