Written question WQ95155
- Asked by
- Laura Anne JonesConservative
- To be answered by
- Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Secretary for Climate Change and Rural Affairs
- Tabled
- Due
- Answered
- Time to answer
- 9 days
Question
Is the existing budget available for flood prevention schemes in Wales sufficient to protect homes and businesses?
Answer
Answered by Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Secretary for Climate Change and Rural Affairs
This year, despite immense pressure on the public purse, Welsh Government has maintained record levels of funding and provided more than £75 million to flood Risk Management authorities across Wales which is intended to reduce the risk to homes and businesses. Approximately 102,000 properties already benefit from our network of flood defences in Wales with over £300m invested under our annual flood programme this Senedd term.