Flood Defences (Leicestershire) (Hansard, 20 July 1999)

HC Deb 20 July 1999 vol 335 c496W 496W

§ Mr. Reed
To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food how much has been spent by the Environment Agency on improving flood defences in Leicestershire since Easter 1998. [91313]

§ Mr. Morley
The Environment Agency has a regular programme of work to maintain and improve main river watercourses in Leicestershire. Since Easter 1998, this has involved expenditure of £570,000.