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Debate between Lord Benyon and Lord Evans of Rainow(11 years, 5 months ago)
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Richard Benyon
One of the reforms that we are seeking to introduce in the draft Water Bill is about bringing innovation into the sector. There are fantastic new technologies that can tackle precisely the sort of things the hon. Gentleman talks about, and the Bill will allow such schemes to be introduced in a cost-effective way.
Graham Evans (Weaver Vale) (Con)
5. What assessment he has made of the effect of partnership funding on the provision of flood defences.
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Debate between Lord Benyon and Lord Evans of Rainow(11 years, 6 months ago)
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Richard Benyon
An improved scheme called the Bellwin scheme kicks in when spending related to flood damage hits a certain threshold, enabling local authorities to apply to the Government for extra funds. If the hon. Lady wishes to raise specific concerns with me, I shall be happy to consider them, but the Bellwin scheme has been accepted for many years.
Graham Evans (Weaver Vale) (Con)
T4. What assessment has my hon. Friend made of the impact of onshore wind farms on local environments such as Frodsham Marsh in my constituency? Plans for a wind turbine farm there have just been confirmed.