§ Mr. RendelTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment what plans his Department has to provide financial assistance to those local authorities which have been caused financial loss by the January floods.
§ Mr. BaldryNo applications have been received from local authorities for assistance in connection with the 31W recent floods. Authorities have been informed that they should apply individually to the Department for assistance under the Bellwin scheme if they have incurred an undue financial burden as a result of dealing with an emergency. Each application which is received will be considered on its merits.