Flooding Debate
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Alex Sobel
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(4 years, 9 months ago)
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George Eustice
I shall be more than happy to look at the specific issue that my hon. Friend has raised.
Alex Sobel (Leeds North West) (Lab/Co-op)
Over the last three weekends, Otley, in my constituency, has seen the worst flooding since Boxing day 2015. A £2 million alleviation scheme is due to be completed this year, but the relevant permissions from the Environment Agency have not yet been sorted out, and planning permission and advice on the national policy framework are still needed. Leeds City Council is ready to deliver the scheme. Will the Secretary of State meet me, and the relevant agencies, to ensure that it goes ahead?