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Mon 10th Feb 2020

Flood Response

Debate between Holly Mumby-Croft and Theresa Villiers
Monday 10th February 2020

(4 years, 10 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Theresa Villiers Portrait Theresa Villiers
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I am more than happy to look at this, but I would emphasise that there are many successful examples of where funding has been sought from a range of sources, including businesses, which has led to very successful results, including in Sheffield and South Yorkshire.

Holly Mumby-Croft Portrait Holly Mumby-Croft (Scunthorpe) (Con)
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The recent flooding incidents show very clearly that there is a need for better resilience and better planning for flooding events. May I ask the Secretary of State to look closely at the bid submitted by Humberside fire authority, along with Hull university and North Lincolnshire Council, for a national flood resilience centre at a site in Scunthorpe?

Theresa Villiers Portrait Theresa Villiers
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Yes, I am happy to give my hon. Friend that assurance, and I understand that DEFRA officials have been engaging with the people putting forward the bid, which will be looked at very seriously.