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Flood Control: Housing

Asked by Blake StephensonConservativeDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled Answered 9 June 2025UIN 55511

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To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, with reference to his Department's guidance, New national flood and coastal erosion risk information, published on 25 March 2025, whether his Department has had discussions with local

Answered by Emma Hardy

The Environment Agency has regular discussions with Lead Local Flood Authorities and Local Planning Authorities both nationally and locally, including before and after publication of the new flood and coastal erosion risk information.

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