Select committee: Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee
Flooding
Closed
Opened 31 Jan 2024
Closed 23 May 2024
Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee Inquiry on parliament.uk ↗
Inquiry scope (the committee's words)
Following the flooding caused by recent storms, such as Storm Babet and Storm Henk, the EFRA Committee are taking another look at how the Government, the Environment Agency and other Risk Management Authorities are working to prevent or mitigate the impact of flooding in the short and long term. This will include looking at investment in flooding defences but also its work on climate adaptation, such as measuring and predicting future risks, using natural flood management solutions, installing sustainable drainage systems and improving the resilience of individuals and communities against the damage caused by floods.
Where it stands
The inquiry is closed, opened 31 January 2024.
The committee has not published a report yet.
Evidence
- 1 oral evidence sessionLatest 20 February 2024
- 2 written submissions
- 4 witnesses
Recent activity
- Local Government Association (LGA)19 March 2024, Written evidence · FLO0002
- The National Flood Forum27 February 2024, Written evidence · FLO0001
- Environment, Food and Rural Affairs20 February 2024, Oral evidence
Oral evidence sessions
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| Date | Session and witnesses | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 20 Feb 2024 |
Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Councillor Emily O'Brien · LGA's People & Places Board, Local Government Association,
Julie Foley · Environment Agency,
Martin Lines · Nature Friendly Farming Network,
Tracey Garrett · National Flood Forum
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Written evidence
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Who gave evidence
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| Witness | Organisation | Sessions |
|---|---|---|
| Councillor Emily O'Brien · Deputy Chair | LGA's People & Places Board, Local Government Association | 1 |
| Julie Foley · Director of FCERM Strategy and Adaptation | Environment Agency | 1 |
| Martin Lines · CEO | Nature Friendly Farming Network | 1 |
| Tracey Garrett · Chief Executive | National Flood Forum | 1 |