Written question asked by Ben Obese-Jecty (Conservative) on Monday, 12 January 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 14 January 2026. It was answered by Emma Hardy (Labour) on Monday, 19 January 2026 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.
River Great Ouse: Flood Control
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment she has made of the feasibility of using the Water Environment Improvement Fund to maintain the sluice gates at (a) Brownshill and (b) St Ives.
- Answer
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The Water Environment Investment Fund (WEIF) is designed to improve the health and resilience of water environments through a partnership-led, catchment-based approach. Its focus is on delivering environmental enhancements, supporting biodiversity, and securing multiple benefits for local communities.
Maintenance of Flood and Coastal Risk Management (FCRM) assets is funded through dedicated flood risk management budgets, prioritised according to asset condition and the level of flood risk benefit provided.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 104943
- Session
- 2024-26
- Subjects
- Finance Flood control Repairs and maintenance Cambridgeshire River Great Ouse
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- 2026-01-19 12:48:44 +0000
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