It also said that some existing flood defences have not been properly looked after. The MPs say a £34m shortfall in funding for the Environment Agency
It also said that some existing flood defences have not been properly looked after. The MPs say a £34m shortfall in funding for the Environment Agency to maintain defences had meant that only 94% of its assets were properly maintained. As a result 203,000 English homes are actually at an increased risk of flooding, according to the MPs.
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