Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Rachel Taylor and Emma Hardy

Thursday 5th February 2026 Commons Chamber

[Emma Hardy]

The hon. Lady raises a really important point—I have been following the situation really closely, and it is devastating. She is quite right to point out the trauma and upset caused by flooding. We invested £80 million in Somerset between April 2024 and March 2025 on flood and coastal risk management, and we will allocate another £75 million to Somerset between April 2025 and March 2026. I will check whether my diary aligns so that I can make an earlier visit.

[Rachel Taylor (North Warwickshire and Bedworth) (Lab)]

4. What steps she is taking to improve the inspection of water infrastructure.