FLOODING IN LEWES

Early day motion 1071, tabled 23 October 2000 by Norman Baker (Liberal Democrat). Signed by 37 members.

That this House extends its deep sympathy to the people of Lewes in the wake of the recent severe flooding to hit the town; notes that 400 homes had to be evacuated and that many businesses and farmers have been severely hit; expresses its profound thanks to, and admiration for, the superb work done by the emergency services, Lewes District Council, the RNLI, the Red Cross and others; and calls on the Government to treat sympathetically requests for assistance to help put Lewes back on its feet.

Signatures by party: Liberal Democrat 19, Labour 18.