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HANSARDStorm DarraghDSIT is looking into this matter to see how the issues that the hon. Member raises can be addressed. I recognise that there were issues, especially with access to mobile networks,…10 Dec 2024HANSARDStorm DarraghWe are working with local resilience forums, and we are also carrying out a flood review. As I mentioned, a flood taskforce has been set up and is exploring the issues raised by…10 Dec 2024HANSARDStorm DarraghAs my hon. Friend mentions, up to 2.3 million customers lost power during the storm. As of this morning, as I mentioned, just under 24,000 customers are without power. The…10 Dec 2024HANSARDStorm DarraghThe Government regularly meet officials to look at how we can work with the devolved Administrations. On preparedness, as I mentioned, we are doing work on the resilience review.…10 Dec 2024HANSARDStorm DarraghWe do not have authority over what West Sussex county council does, but we have been advising councils, which are under a lot of pressure, on how they could look at their flood…10 Dec 2024HANSARDStorm DarraghAs I mentioned, we have set up a flood resilience taskforce, which looks at constituencies such as the hon. Member’s to make sure that they are not affected. [ Official Report , 6…10 Dec 2024HANSARDStorm DarraghI would like to say how sorry the Government were to hear that two people lost their lives during Storm Darragh. I extend my sympathy to their family and friends. Late last week,…10 Dec 2024HANSARDStorm DarraghI too thank the volunteers who have worked so hard to provide support. I always try to visit areas around the country, and if my hon. Friend writes to me, I will see whether if I…10 Dec 2024HANSARDStorm DarraghThe Government are working at pace to step up further preparations for winter. We are investing £2.4 billion up to March 2026 to improve flood resilience and better protect…10 Dec 2024HANSARDStorm DarraghI send my sympathy to the hon. Gentleman’s constituents who are still directly affected. Our priority is to ensure that everyone without power is reconnected as quickly as…10 Dec 2024HANSARDStorm DarraghI have been very concerned about this issue, particularly as part of our work on resilience looking at who may be affected, including vulnerable people and those who may become…10 Dec 2024HANSARDStorm DarraghThere is already a long-standing relationship between central Government and responders, underpinned by the Civil Contingencies Act 2004. The Ministry of Housing, Communities and…10 Dec 2024HANSARDTopical QuestionsI thank my hon. Friend for her question. We must never forget those who have given their lives to protect others in the line of duty. Last month, the Government announced the…05 Dec 2024HANSARDTopical QuestionsI thank the hon. Member for raising this matter, and pay tribute to those involved. If she writes to us, we will follow this up.05 Dec 2024HANSARD Lords Spiritual (Women) Act 2015 (Extension) Bill [Lords]I thank my hon. Friend for raising that point—he is a trailblazer for his constituency of Stockport, and is very passionate about the first female bishop, who I believe is a…14 Nov 2024HANSARD Lords Spiritual (Women) Act 2015 (Extension) Bill [Lords]I begin by congratulating the shadow Paymaster General on his appointment to his role. It is a pleasure to close the debate on this focused but most important piece of…14 Nov 2024HANSARD Lords Spiritual (Women) Act 2015 (Extension) Bill [Lords]I give way to my right hon. Friend the Member for Walsall and Bloxwich (Valerie Vaz).14 Nov 2024HANSARD Lords Spiritual (Women) Act 2015 (Extension) Bill [Lords]My hon. Friend is right to raise that point. That is why I am delighted that she is in the role that she now holds—I know that she will champion this issue really well.…14 Nov 2024HANSARD Lords Spiritual (Women) Act 2015 (Extension) Bill [Lords]I thank my right hon. Friend for raising those two trailblazers, who are an inspiration to me and many other women. I conclude by saying that we should never take our foot off the…14 Nov 2024HANSARD Lords Spiritual (Women) Act 2015 (Extension) Bill [Lords]I thank my hon. Friend for raising that point, and for the part he played on Tuesday in making sure we could get that important Bill through. As he knows, it is an important…14 Nov 2024