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

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of increases in internal drainage board levies on the ability of local authorities to protect communities from flooding.

The 2024/25 Internal Drainage Board levy support allocations target the local authorities who have experienced the greatest financial pressures from IDB special levy increases over the past two years.

MHCLG recognises the need for a long-term solution and are working with Defra to explore potential approaches.