Peter Aldous raises the issue of coastal erosion in Norfolk and Suffolk and in particular the homes that have tragically been lost to the sea in Pakefield. He calls on the Government to review the support provided to such households so that they receive parity of support with homes flooded by burst rivers or heavy rainfall.
Peter Aldous (Waveney) (Con)
Over the past six weeks, the Suffolk and Norfolk coast has taken a real battering. Homes have tragically been lost to the sea, not least in Pakefield in my constituency. Will my right hon. Friend review the support provided to such households and businesses, to ensure that they receive parity of support with those impacted by pluvial and fluvial flooding?
The Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Steve Barclay)
As a fellow east of England MP, I know what a fantastic champion my hon. Friend is for his constituents and how rigorously he will ensure that those points are made. He, as an experienced parliamentarian, will also know that many of those fiscal issues are for colleagues within the Treasury, but I am very happy to have discussions with him and to make representations where required.