Flooding: Ribble Valley

Part of Leaving the Eu: Security, Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice – in the House of Commons at 5:51 pm on 18 January 2017.

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Photo of David Morris David Morris Conservative, Morecambe and Lunesdale 5:51, 18 January 2017

I thank my hon. Friend for securing a debate on a topic that is important in our area of Lancashire. Following the December floods, Lancashire County Council’s delay in applying for funding for future flood defences until at least April meant that it missed out on Budget funding in 2016. Does he agree that that was a little short-sighted?