§ Mr. Freudasked the Secretary of State for the Environment what action he proposes to take in respect of the banks of the River Nene to prevent further flooding in Wisbech.
§ Mr. StrangI have been asked to reply.
The statutory responsibility for sea defence and flood protection rests with the drainage authorities. I understand that the Anglian Water Authority is considering urgently in consultation with the local authority the need for providing improved defences to protect Wisbech.