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HANSARDFloodingI thank my hon. Friend. I am sure her constituent has done an incredible job—the flood groups have done an amazing job—and I understand why she must be feeling so exhausted. We…06 Jan 2025HANSARDFloodingAgain, my hon. Friend is right to point out how devastating flooding is. I would of course be happy to meet him and discuss the situation in his constituency, but just to reassure…06 Jan 2025HANSARDPer- and Polyfluoroalkyl SubstancesAs I have mentioned, this is an important issue, and I look forward to discussing it in more detail. Work to assess the risks of PFAS, and to inform policy and regulatory…19 Dec 2024HANSARDTopical QuestionsEach time I come here for questions, I promise that I will not arrange to meet as many Members, and each time I fail. I would of course be happy to meet my hon. Friend.19 Dec 2024HANSARDTopical QuestionsI would be delighted to work with my hon. Friend on this important issue. The Association of Drainage Authorities is on the flood resilience taskforce, and the statutory…19 Dec 2024HANSARDFlood Protection FundingMr Speaker, merry Christmas to you and all your staff. I put on the record my sympathy with everyone affected by water outages in Southampton; I discussed the matter with the…19 Dec 2024HANSARDFlood Protection FundingThe Government recognise the awful impact that flooding has had on the farming community. We are releasing £60 million via the farming recovery fund to support farmers impacted by…19 Dec 2024HANSARDRiver DredgingDredging used to be commonplace, but some evidence shows that it can speed up flow and potentially increase the risk of flooding downstream. There are currently no plans for any…19 Dec 2024HANSARDFlood Protection FundingI thank all flood action groups around the country for doing incredible work for their communities. That sounds like a brilliant example. As I mentioned, we are investing £2.4…19 Dec 2024HANSARDRiver DredgingDredging can be a useful option for managing flood risk, usually as part of a wider approach, where it is technically effective, cost- effective and does not significantly…19 Dec 2024HANSARDPer- and Polyfluoroalkyl SubstancesI thank the hon. Lady for raising this important issue. The Drinking Water Inspectorate requires water companies to monitor, assess and report on the risks from PFAS. We are aware…19 Dec 2024HANSARDFlood Protection FundingMy hon. Friend is absolutely right. The previous Government left flood defences in a state of disrepair—the worst state on record—leaving 60,000 homes exposed. That is why this…19 Dec 2024HANSARDFlood Protection FundingI share the hon. Gentleman’s upset about the rules on housing and flooding not being implemented by the previous Government. We need more sustainable urban drainage in more…19 Dec 2024HANSARDTopical QuestionsThere is a very easy and short answer to that: I would be delighted to meet my hon. Friend.19 Dec 2024HANSARD Water (Special Measures) Bill [Lords]I thank all Members who have participated in today’s debate; it has been a privilege to listen to the thoughtful and varied contributions made by colleagues across the House. I am…16 Dec 2024HANSARD Financial Inclusion: Rural AreasI absolutely agree that that is important. On the issue of vulnerability, sometimes in-person services are a way in which financial coercion can be identified, which is always a…11 Dec 2024HANSARD Financial Inclusion: Rural AreasAbsolutely. Link is covered by the Financial Conduct Authority, which has a duty to promote growth. The criteria on which it bases its decision include whether there is a bank…11 Dec 2024HANSARD Financial Inclusion: Rural AreasI congratulate the hon. Member for Frome and East Somerset (Anna Sabine) on securing her first Westminster Hall debate on such an important topic. Debates like this are very…11 Dec 2024HANSARD Financial Inclusion: Rural AreasThe right hon. Gentleman has made a good pitch for a cruise ship to visit his constituency. It was a good advertisement, and he made an important point about the role and…11 Dec 2024HANSARDDraft Movement of Goods (Northern Ireland to Great Britain) (Animals, Feed and Food, Plant Health etc.) (Transitory Provision and Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2024The right hon. Gentleman makes a very valid point. We will absolutely do our best to make sure that all businesses and Members of Parliament are fully updated. The temporary…03 Dec 2024