SHREWSBURY FLOODS

Early day motion 1112, tabled 1 November 2000 by Paul Marsden (Labour). Signed by 12 members.

That this House congratulates the emergency services, including fire, police and ambulance services, Shrewsbury and Atcham Borough Council and Shropshire County Council, particularly its emergency planning team and volunteers, for showing dedication and professionalism in working in partnership to cope with the worst floods in Shrewsbury for 50 years; appreciates the Dunkirk spirit of local people across Shropshire; expresses concern for the anxiety and stress caused to those affected and the damage to property; and urges the Government and the Environment Agency to speedily prioritise and find new environmentally sensitive flood defence schemes after consulting with local people.

Signatures by party: Labour 11, Liberal Democrat 1.