Written question asked by Ben Spencer (Conservative) on Monday, 15 June 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 18 June 2026 (named day). It was answered by Emma Hardy (Labour) on Thursday, 25 June 2026 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.
River Thames: Flood Control
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what the planned timetable is for the submission of the Development Consent Order for the River Thames Scheme.
- Answer
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The Environment Agency is progressing the River Thames Scheme following the reset, with an updated Outline Business Case which will be submitted in summer 2026. The programme timeline for the Development Consent Order and Construction phases will be agreed as part of the assurance of the Business Case.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 9701
- Session
- 2026-27
- Grouped for answer
- Yes
- Subjects
- Flood control Development consent orders River Thames
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- 2026-06-25 13:17:43 +0100
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