Flooding: Somerset

Debate between Lord Curry of Kirkharle and Baroness Northover

Monday 10th February 2014 Lords Chamber

[Lord Curry of Kirkharle]

My Lords—

[Baroness Northover]

I think it is the turn of the Cross Benches.

[Lord Curry of Kirkharle (CB)]

My Lords, I have a very similar question. The speed at which water is now running from hillsides and from urban areas—tarmac and concrete—is part of the problem, coupled with the extreme weather events that we are now seeing. Catchment management is critical to try to reduce and mitigate the risk. I hope that the department is taking that very seriously.