FUNDING FOR THE NATIONAL FLOOD FORUM

Early day motion 906, tabled 26 February 2009 by Mark Oaten (Liberal Democrat). Signed by 25 members.

That this House notes the important work carried out by the National Flood Forum (NFF); praises the NFF's excellent efforts in providing support and advice to communities and individuals that have been flooded or are at risk of flooding; regrets that the Environment Agency has refused to continue funding the NFF beyond the first three years; understands that the NFF's running costs are a relatively low £200,000 per year; urges water companies to consider providing their share of the funding necessary for the NFF to continue its operations; and calls on the Government urgently to discuss flood funding with all the parties involved.

Signatures by party: Labour 13, Liberal Democrat 8, DUP 2, Conservative 1, Independent 1.