ENVIRONMENT AGENCY FUNDING

Early day motion 2829, tabled 23 October 2006 by David Drew (Labour). Signed by 69 members.

That this House notes the effects of climate change with the increased incidence of flooding and coastal erosion; believes that it is very disappointing that the Environment Agency faces a cut of £25 million in this financial year, much of it due to come from reduced spending on flood defence schemes; further notes that the Agency may face further reductions in the next Comprehensive Spending Review if the current expenditure base is maintained; and therefore calls upon the Department for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Ministers to review these cuts with an aim to restore budgets to previous levels.

Signatures by party: Labour 35, Liberal Democrat 19, Conservative 10, DUP 2, Social Democratic and Labour Party 2, Plaid Cymru 1.