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Ian Lavery
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(9 years, 3 months ago)
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Rory Stewart
Somerset has been a serious priority for the Government. More than £1 million has been invested in setting up the Somerset Rivers Authority. We have committed more than £15 million over the next six years to Somerset exactly to achieve the objectives laid out by my hon. Friend.
Ian Lavery (Wansbeck) (Lab)
Despite the completion only a couple of weeks ago of a first-class, Rolls-Royce flood alleviation scheme in my constituency, the residents are still terribly anxious about insurance. Will the Minister update the House on where we are regarding insurance premiums for flood alleviation schemes?
Rory Stewart
Flood Re was established in May and will become operational in May next year. The House will have an opportunity to debate the regulations with me next week.