Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Stuart Blair Donaldson and Sajid Javid

Monday 28th November 2016 Commons Chamber

[Sajid Javid]

As usual, my hon. Friend makes a very good point. Once we have left the EU, we will be able to design schemes for local growth and offer support through funding that will meet all our national priorities, provide value for money for British taxpayers and lead to more jobs and growth.

[Stuart Blair Donaldson (West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine) (SNP)]

On 25 February, the Government announced that they would make an application to the EU solidarity fund to provide extra support to flood-hit communities across the UK, including a number in my own constituency. Given that we have now voted to leave the EU, can the Minister give us an update on the progress of this application, so that communities that are still dealing with the consequences of flooding can be reassured that they will receive this money?

[Sajid Javid]

I am happy to tell the hon. Gentleman that we have made an application and that it is now being considered by the European Commission. We hope to update Members as soon as we can.