Internal Drainage Boards: Levies - Question

Part of the debate – in the House of Lords am 2:58 pm ar 21 Mai 2024.

Danfonwch hysbysiad imi am ddadleuon fel hyn

Photo of Baroness McIntosh of Pickering Baroness McIntosh of Pickering Ceidwadwyr 2:58, 21 Mai 2024

My Lords, I declare my interest as vice-president of the Association of Drainage Authorities. Does my noble friend agree that the drainage boards play a crucial role in low-lying areas to alleviate the flood risk? Given the unprecedented weather events of the past 18 months—the wettest on record since 1836—will she commit the Government to undertaking a comprehensive review of water management and flood risk resilience to ensure that low-lying areas are not placed at greater risk in the future?