Graham Evans: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs how many flood protection schemes have been implemented following receipt of partnership funding.
Dan Rogerson: This Government's new flood and coastal erosion risk management partnership funding approach started to make a real impact on funding allocations in 2013-14. Of the 507 schemes receiving DEFRA funding in 2013-14, about a quarter (143) have secured external contributions. Early indications suggest that up to 25% more schemes will go ahead than if costs were met by DEFRA alone. Particular examples include the Morpeth Flood Alleviation Scheme and the Parrett Estuary.