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Kevin Hollinrake Excerpts
Thursday 19th January 2017

(7 years, 11 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Thérèse Coffey Portrait Dr Coffey
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That is a timely reminder from the hon. Gentleman. I will look into the matter straight away and write to him.

Kevin Hollinrake Portrait Kevin Hollinrake (Thirsk and Malton) (Con)
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T3. Will the Secretary of State agree to visit the “Slowing the Flow” project in Pickering? It is a natural flood alleviation scheme part-funded by DEFRA, which saves the taxpayer about £15 million compared with a similar, traditional scheme. Will she meet the local flood authority and the Yorkshire dales partnership to see what has been done and what could be done with some of the £15 million that the Department has allocated to other, similar projects?