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Written questions by Foster.

Every parliamentary written question tabled by Paul Foster this session, with the full answer and department. See how every department answers, or back to the MP page.

Department:All (33)Department of Health and Social Care (7)Department for Work and Pensions (6)Cabinet Office (5)Department for Education (3)Department for Transport (3)Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (2)Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (2)Ministry of Justice (1)Northern Ireland Office (1)Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (1)Home Office (1)Ministry of Defence (1)

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8 Jun 2026·Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs·Answered
Asked

Food and Rural Affairs, what steps her Department is taking to (i) create more space for nature and (ii) protect natural wildlife in South Ribble constituency.

Reply

Nationally, we are investing in habitat creation, restoration and management through agri-environment schemes. Additionally, funding under the Catchment Sensitive Farming scheme has helped reduce pollution and improve air and water quality. We also commit...

9 Jan 2025·Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs·Answered
Asked

Food and Rural Affairs, how much has been spent on flood prevention works to protect the village of Croston in South Ribble constituency in the last five years; and what funds are allocated for future improvements.

Reply

Protecting communities around the country from flooding is one of the Secretary of State’s five core priorities. To ensure we protect the country from the devastating impacts of flooding, the Government will invest £2.4 billion in 2024/25 and 2025/26 to improve flood resilience by maintaining, repairing and building flood defences. In South Ribble, the £7.3 million Croston Flood Scheme was completed in 2017 - protecting 438 properties. In the last 5 years (2019 -2024) there has been a further investment of around £500,000 for reconditioning projects, electricity running costs and repair works for the scheme and flood defence in Croston Village. An additional £42,000 is planned for 2024/25.

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