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Written question asked by Baroness Eaton (Conservative) on Tuesday, 4 February 2025, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 18 February 2025. It was answered by Baroness Taylor of Stevenage (Labour) on Thursday, 13 February 2025 on behalf of the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government.


Bellwin Scheme

Question

To ask His Majesty's Government, following recent red weather warnings issued by the Met Office, what plans they have to activate a Bellwin scheme of emergency financial assistance to local authorities.

Answer

The government is ready to consider local authority requests for Bellwin Scheme support. This can reimburse immediate eligible response costs for authorities affected by emergencies and disasters in their area including severe weather events after they occur.

Link to the Bellwin guidance: Bellwin scheme of emergency financial assistance to local authorities: guidance notes for claims - GOV.UK.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL4691
Session
2024-26
Attachment
Guidance
Subjects
Bellwin scheme
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk