HL Deb 01 February 2001 vol 621 c74WA
Lord Hardy of Wath

asked Her Majesty's Government:

Whether any local authority has sought central assistance in respect of flood damage involving developments which have been approved in disregard of advice from the Environment Agency or their own officials. [HL504]

Lord Whitty

Between 13 October 2000 and 31 January 2001 a total of 104 local authorities had notified my department that they had incurred expenditure for which they would consider making a claim under the Bellwin scheme in connection with the adverse weather events between October and December.

No formal claims have so far been received and there is no indication of an expected claim on this topic.