HC Deb 13 February 2001 vol 363 c123W
Mr. Laurence Robertson

To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he will discuss with the Environment Agency the introduction of a floodgate at Gloucester and a guillotine gate at Tewkesbury; and if he will make a statement. [150327]

Mr. Morley

The responsibility for deciding which projects to promote and their timing rests with local operating authorities, such as the Environment Agency. I am advised that the agency has no plans to promote such works at Gloucester or Tewkesbury since they would provide limited reduction in flood risk. Consequently the question of discussions does not arise