In the Lords

In terms of where to invest, where the Government invests and where the Environment Agency places its focus are entirely based on the dat

My noble friend was, I think, referring to dredging, which certainly can play a part in flood-risk management.

I believe that Defra, the Environment Agency and local emergency services are fully prepared to respond to any flooding alongside the res

The noble Lord highlights an important point.

My Lords, alongside our record £5.2 billion investment to better protect 336,000 properties over the next six years, our policy statement

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The £5.2 billion is a record investment by any Government ever in relation to flood risk, but it is not going to be invested in isolation

In terms of where to invest, where the Government invests and where the Environment Agency places its focus are entirely based on the dat

As I say, this is a priority issue for the Government.

I believe that Defra, the Environment Agency and local emergency services are fully prepared to respond to any flooding alongside the res