FLOODING (No. 2)

Early day motion 1374, tabled 16 January 2006 by Peter Ainsworth (Conservative). Signed by 62 members.

That this House notes with concern the increased incidence of flooding in the UK, a situation which the onset of climate change can only exacerbate; acknowledges the increased investment in flood defence monies which the Government has provided but is concerned that current strategies will result in increased flooding by neglect of defences; believes that in all areas of flood risk steps should be taken to slow the flow of water by developing traditional flood plains using funds for environmental improvement; further notes the continuing development taking place on land susceptible to flooding; and calls on the Government immediately to prevent building on such land and to investigate up-stream measures of retaining water including its possible use for power generation.

Signatures by party: Conservative 50, DUP 5, Liberal Democrat 4, Social Democratic and Labour Party 2, Plaid Cymru 1.