Infrastructure: Weather
The question
To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of extreme weather events on critical infrastructure assets in the next five years.
Answered by Ms Abena Oppong-Asare
The government is committed to working closely with Critical National Infrastructure operators to ensure resilience and preparedness.
Extreme weather events pose a serious risk to UK resilience, reflected in their inclusion in the National Risk Register. They are included in the Third National Adaptation Programme, which sets out government action to respond to impacts arising from climate change. These products consider risks over a 2-5 year timeframe and enable relevant bodies to undertake proportionate planning.
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