We will be doing that. We appreciate the really difficult circumstances that our coastal communities have faced over recent days.

It is crucial that we support rural communities as part of our programme to improve flood defences.

So often, farmers are the victims of flooding and the providers of heroic help to others who are also affected by flooding.

I can give him that assurance. The DEFRA emergency operating centre has been activating.

Supporting our coastal areas is an important element of our plan for improving flood defences, so I can give my hon.

I will be very happy to meet the hon. Lady.

We will be looking at the appropriate response.

I can give my hon. Friend that assurance.

I very much join the hon.

I will certainly maintain the pressure on water companies to act responsibly on flooding and to play their part in mitigating it, as is t