§ Mr. BaldryTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, pursuant to the visit of the Parliamentary Secretary, the hon. Member for Scunthorpe (Mr. Morley), to Banbury to consider flood damage, what324W estimate he made of the level of compensation payable to (a) Cherwell District Council and (b) local residents as a consequence of the recent flooding. [45827]
§ Mr. MorleyI have made no such estimates. Local authorities have statutory powers to deal with emergencies and are expected to budget accordingly. They may apply for additional financial assistance where there is a case for doing to under existing rules. Cherwell District Council has indicated its intention to submit such an application in respect of the Easter floods. The Government do not provide compensation direct to individuals.