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Debate between Lindsay Hoyle and Catherine Fookes
Tuesday 18th November 2025

(4 days, 20 hours ago)

Commons Chamber
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Catherine Fookes Portrait Catherine Fookes (Monmouthshire) (Lab)
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T6. I am sure that Members from all parts of the House will join me in sending their best wishes to residents across Monmouthshire who have been severely affected by floods this weekend, particularly residents of Monmouth. One has told me that a tidal wave came down Drybridge Street at 1.30 am—in the middle of the night. It was terrifying, and businesses and houses have been decimated. The Minister recognises that we are facing a climate crisis, which means such events are all the more frequent. Can he reassure me that he will continue to work with Cabinet colleagues to meet our climate change commitments, so that we stop such events happening so frequently?

Lindsay Hoyle Portrait Mr Speaker
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May I also suggest that this is such a big issue, but nobody put in for an urgent question? I really do think it is important.