Storm Bert

Debate between Steve Reed and Seamus Logan

Monday 25th November 2024 Commons Chamber

[Steve Reed]

My hon. Friend makes a very important point. We need to ensure that the agencies with responsibility for the same rivers or catchment areas and that operate cross-border work as effectively as they can. I will make sure that those points are conveyed to both agencies.

[Seamus Logan (Aberdeenshire North and Moray East) (SNP)]

I thank the Secretary of State for an advance copy of his statement. The thoughts of my Scottish National party colleagues and I are with the families of those who have lost their lives during Storm Bert. I also associate myself with his remarks on the response of the emergency services.

Many unnamed storms occur in Scotland, and in my constituency in particular. For example, a part of the seawall in Gardenstown came down recently. I am sure that Storm Bert has made that worse. I note the Secretary of State’s comments regarding additional support that could be given, and will he confirm that, with the coming storms that we expect in Scotland, he will be able to make the same commitment for Scotland as well?

[Steve Reed]

Of course, the Government will stand ready to support and help the devolved authorities whenever they face circumstances like these.