Oral Answers to Questions Debate

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Oral Answers to Questions

Ben Spencer Excerpts
Wednesday 16th June 2021

(3 years, 5 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Boris Johnson Portrait The Prime Minister
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We have not lost opportunities to Europe’s markets through Brexit.

Ben Spencer Portrait Dr Ben Spencer (Runnymede and Weybridge) (Con)
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In 2014, Runnymede and Weybridge was hit by devastating floods, and my constituents live under the fear of flooding. Last week, the Government signed off the outline business case for the River Thames flooding alleviation scheme, which will allow the detailed design and planning for this scheme to begin in earnest. It is fantastic news and a monumental milestone, and it will massively improve our protection from flooding. Will the Prime Minister join me in celebrating and thanking everyone who has got us to where we are, and does he agree that we need to keep the momentum going?

Boris Johnson Portrait The Prime Minister
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My hon. Friend is completely right. The £1 million River Thames scheme will reduce the flood risk for 11,000 homes and 16,000 businesses, and I thank him for raising it with me today.