§ Patrick MercerTo ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he plans to introduce an extra tax for property owners whose dwellings are threatened by persistent flooding. [92857]
§ Mr. BoatengAs stated in the 2002 Spending Review White Paper, the Government are building on the work of the flood and coastal defence funding review to explore options for putting in place new funding mechanisms and simplifying the administration of flood defences. An announcement on any reforms to the administration or funding of flood defence will be made in due course.