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Ian Lavery

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Business of the House
Thursday 3rd February 2011

(13 years, 3 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Lord Benyon Portrait Richard Benyon
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I am more than aware of the impact of those floods on the people of Morpeth, and of the fantastic community spirit that came out at the time. The community wants to ensure resilience against flooding in future. I assure the right hon. Gentleman that I will meet him, and them, at any time to ensure that we can carry that forward.

Ian Lavery Portrait Ian Lavery (Wansbeck) (Lab)
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Morpeth is actually in my constituency. The townsfolk are absolutely livid—and devastated—that the Morpeth alleviation scheme is being deferred. Will the Minister agree to meet me as a matter of urgency to discuss the Morpeth project?

Lord Benyon Portrait Richard Benyon
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I am very happy to meet the hon. Gentleman and members of the lead local flood authority to discuss that with him, if he can arrange a time with my office.

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