§ Linda PerhamTo ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs what assistance she is providing to the(a) London borough of Redbridge and (b) Environment Agency to protect properties at risk from flooding. [13976]
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§ Mr. MorleyDEFRA provides grant aid for flood defence capital works, and associated studies, which meet essential technical, economic arid environmental criteria and achieve an appropriate priority score.
DEFRA has recently approved for grant aid two studies, the Seven Kings Water and Cran Brook Hydraulic Studies, being undertaken by the London borough of Redbridge. The estimated cost is £44,000 and the council has been awarded a grant rate of 45 per cent.
The Environment Agency has extended flood warning arrangements and are also undertaking studies and maintenance in the area, but have not sought DEFRA funding as yet.