Question to the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government:

To ask the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government, which local authorities affected by the recent flooding have applied to his Department for funding under the Bellwin scheme.

As at 16 December, the 11 local authorities listed below had registered for financial support from the Bellwin scheme for the December 2015 severe weather events. More local authorities are expected to register for the scheme in the coming days and weeks.

Allerdale Borough Council

Barrow-in-Furness Borough Council

Carlisle City Council

Copeland District Council

Cumbria County Council

Cumbria Police and Crime Commissioner

Eden District Council

Lancaster City Council

Northumberland County Council

South Lakedale District Council

Wyre Borough Council