Question reference: S5O-04744
- Asked by: Clare Adamson, MSP for Motherwell and Wishaw, Scottish National Party
- Date lodged: 4 November 2020
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Current status: Answered by Mairi Gougeon on 11 November 2020
Question
To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to reduce the risk of flooding.
Answer
Flooding remains of the highest priority to the Scottish Government. This year’s Programme for Government committed us to invest an extra £150 million for flood risk management in addition to the £42 million provided each year to local authorities. We will continue to work with SEPA, local authorities and other relevant bodies to deliver the actions set out in the F lood Risk Management Strategies and Plans. Just this week we funded two new flood warning schemes, launched by SEPA in Eilean Siar and Aberfoyle, which will allow these communities to better prepare for future flooding.