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Written question asked by Rachel Gilmour (Liberal Democrat) on Friday, 28 August 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 2 September 2026. It was answered by Jenny Riddell-Carpenter (Labour) on Wednesday, 9 September 2026 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.


Weather: Finance

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether she has made an assessment of the potential merits of establishing a Climate Shock Fund to boost Britain's resilience to extreme weather.

Answer

In the course of developing the next National Adaptation Programme, due in 2028, we will be assessing a range of interventions to build the UK's resilience to extreme weather, including targeted funding mechanisms, where appropriate.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
24615
Session
2026-27
Subjects
Climate change Finance Weather
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk