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Glyn Davies
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(12 years ago)
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Glyn Davies (Montgomeryshire) (Con)
8. What discussions he has had with the Welsh Government on measures to reduce flooding by changes in planting and drainage.
The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Richard Benyon)
I have regular contact with the Welsh Government but our discussions have not covered that specific issue. However, officials from DEFRA and the Environment Agency share experience and evidence of land management measures such as drainage and planting with colleagues in Wales.
Glyn Davies
The River Severn rises in Plynlimon in mid-Wales but causes most of its flood damage in England. The Montgomeryshire Wildlife Trust is doing magnificent work with its Plynlimon project, which benefits diversity as well as helping flood relief by holding back rainwater. Will my hon. Friend work closely with the Montgomeryshire Wildlife Trust and the Welsh Government to provide support that is commensurate with that benefit?
Mr Speaker
Order. The hon. Gentleman should ask a question; this is not a debate.