Speech in Westminster Hall - Tue 21 Feb 2012 Flood Defences
"It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Dobbin.
According to the Association of British Insurers, Oxford West and Abingdon is the constituency with the 49th highest flood risk in the UK, with more than 2,000 homes and businesses at significant risk of flooding. That assessment excludes risks …..." Baroness Blackwood of North Oxford - View Speech
"The right hon. Gentleman makes a very good point. The Oxford Flood Alliance has stated publicly, and to me personally, that it has significant reservations about the project.
"The Environment Agency has confirmed that the replacement of the Northmoor weir will not improve the flood risk. Is the Minister claiming that the replacement of Northmoor weir is to improve flood risk?..." Baroness Blackwood of North Oxford - View Speech
"First, will the Minister accept that, despite those working conditions, there is no record of any serious injury on the weir? Secondly, will he accept that the number of properties directly affected are, as the Environment Agency stated at the December meeting, five?..." Baroness Blackwood of North Oxford - View Speech
"That is not entirely accurate. I have received objections to the weir project from people who are at risk of flooding throughout my constituency and nearby constituencies...." Baroness Blackwood of North Oxford - View Speech