Question to the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs:

To ask His Majesty's Government what discussions they have had with the Welsh Government about any joint action needed to minimise the danger of flooding in Monmouth.

Flooding is a devolved matter, and the Welsh Government has responsibility for preparations, response and recovery. I offered support and assistance on behalf of Defra to the Deputy First Minister and officials engaged with their counterparts. Staff from Flood Re and a FloodMobile – a mobile demonstration unit that showcases dozens of Property Flood Resilience measures which can help better protect homes from flooding or make recovery faster – were in Monmouth on Wednesday 19 November and plan to revisit next week.