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Written question asked by Patrick Spencer (Conservative) on Tuesday, 8 September 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 10 September 2026. It was answered by Emma Hardy (Labour) on Tuesday, 15 September 2026 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.

Flood Control: Central Suffolk and North Ipswich

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, pursuant to the Answer of 30 June 2026 to Question 13402 on Flood Control: Central Suffolk and North Ipswich, what is the Department's definition of benefit-to-cost ratios and what are the metrics or key indicators used to make decisions.

Answer

For FCERM projects, the use of benefit-cost ratio calculation is outlined in the Government's Flood and coastal erosion risk management funding policy. Further explanation to ensure consistent application is then provided to practitioners in the Environment Agency's Flood and coastal erosion risk management funding policy guidance.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
28220
Session
2026-27
Related items
Subjects
Cost effectiveness Capital investment Flood control Central Suffolk and North Ipswich
Link
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