"… The insurance sector tells us that 1.8 million homes will be at risk over the next 10 to 15 years, and flooding is costing £6 billion a year to the economy...." George Freeman - View Speech
"I welcome the comprehensive spending review funding announcement of £2.6 billion for flood and coastal erosion management to protect 65,000 homes. The insurance sector tells us that 18 million homes will be at risk—one in four—over the next 10 to 15 years, and flooding is costing £66 billion a year …..." George Freeman - View Speech
That leave be given to bring in a Bill to make provision about the responsibilities and duties of certain authorities and agencies in respect of inland flood prevention; to make provision about the powers of local flood authorities and Internal Drainage Boards; to require the Secretary …..." George Freeman - View Speech