Mary Creagh MP, Labour’s Shadow Environment Secretary, responding to comments from Stephen Gilbert MP, PPS to Ed Davey, Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change, said:

“People in areas of high flood risk are being hit with higher insurance premiums and excesses because this out of touch Tory led Government has failed over the last 3 years to renew Labour’s deal on flood insurance.

“The Government’s proposals raise serious questions about how who will be covered, how much householders will pay into the Flood Re scheme, the costs of flood insurance premiums and who picks up the bill in the event of a catastrophic flood in the early years of the scheme.  They require urgent answers to ensure Flood Re is built to last.”

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