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River Thames: Flood Control

Asked by Dr Ben SpencerConservativeDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled Answered 25 June 2026UIN 9701

The question

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.

Answered by Emma Hardy

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.

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