That this House recognises the tenth anniversary of Storm Desmond and remembers the severe impact that it had on communities across Cumbria, which experienced unprecedented rainfall, extensive flooding, widespread disruption and significant damage to homes, businesses, farms and critical infrastructure; understands that many residents, emergency services, voluntary groups and local authorities worked tirelessly in the face of danger to protect lives and property, and that the recovery efforts that followed placed immense strain on communities already coping with long-term economic and social pressures; recognises the importance of sustained investment in flood-resilience measures, including improved defences, natural flood-management schemes, strengthened transport and utility infrastructure, and comprehensive support for households and businesses affected by extreme weather events; further recognises that Storm Desmond highlighted both the vulnerability of rural and upland areas to the increasing frequency and intensity of climate-driven storms, and the need for robust national adaptation policies to ensure that communities such as those in the Lake District and across Westmorland and Lonsdale are better protected in the future; and calls on the Government to commit to long-term, properly funded flood-resilience and climate-adaptation programmes, to work closely with local authorities and communities in Cumbria on future preparedness, and to ensure that all three phases of the Kendal flood relief scheme are delivered speedily and in full.

That this House recognises the tenth anniversary of Storm Desmond and remembers the severe impact that it had on communities across Cumbria, which experienced unprecedented rainfall, extensive flooding, widespread disruption and significant damage to homes, businesses, farms and critical infrastructure; understands that many residents, emergency services, voluntary groups and local authorities worked tirelessly in...

That this House recognises that the flooding caused by Storm Desmond in December 2015 was the most extreme on record in the UK; stands in solidarity with the thousands of people who had their homes and businesses damaged by the storm, many of whom are still struggling three years after the storm; commends emergency workers, volunteers and local communities for their work to help flood victims; recognises that many people across Cumbria are still being affected by floods that are preventable; encourages the development of a new national flood relief and resilience scheme to better protect communities from future flooding; condemns the pushing back of essential flood defence work in Kendal, Burneside and Staveley and by the complete lack of investment in flood defences in Windermere, Backbarrow and Bowness; calls on the Government to ensure that the flood relief scheme for the River Kent is completed as soon as possible for the peace of mind of residents and businesses.

That this House recognises that the flooding caused by Storm Desmond in December 2015 was the most extreme on record in the UK; stands in solidarity with the thousands of people who had their homes and businesses damaged by the storm, many of whom are still struggling three years after...

That this House urges the Government to give greater recognition to the economic case for flood prevention in affected communities; registers its disappointment that failure to do so means that the Lake District communities of Windermere, Bowness and Backbarrow have not received the necessary flood prevention funding to protect them from future extreme weather events; notes that 80 per cent of the workforce in the Lake District work in tourism and that the industry is worth over £2 billion pounds to the Cumbria economy which has been negatively impacted by flooding in recent years; and believes that the Government would be failing in its duties if it does not protect these communities from the impact of flooding.

That this House urges the Government to give greater recognition to the economic case for flood prevention in affected communities; registers its disappointment that failure to do so means that the Lake District communities of Windermere, Bowness and Backbarrow have not received the necessary flood prevention funding to protect them...

That this House congratulates all those involved in the rebuilding of Fisherman’s Bridge near Sedbergh, following its destruction during Storm Desmond, which will be officially opened this week; thanks those who have donated funds to the project and in particular the local residents and community groups who have raised £12,500 towards the bridge's completion; and urges the Government formally to recognise Cumbria as a special case when it comes to flood relief funding, as existing funding formulas do not allow for money to be fairly allocated in the county because of the unique challenges that come with Cumbria's sparse population and particular geological features.

That this House congratulates all those involved in the rebuilding of Fisherman’s Bridge near Sedbergh, following its destruction during Storm Desmond, which will be officially opened this week; thanks those who have donated funds to the project and in particular the local residents and community groups who have raised £12,500...

That this House recognises that the flooding caused by Storm Desmond in December 2015 was the most extreme on record in the UK; stands in solidarity with the thousands of people who had their homes and businesses damaged by the storm and who are still struggling two years on from the storm; thanks emergency workers, volunteers and local communities for their work to help flood victims; congratulates the people of Cumbria and other affected areas for their strength and resilience in the face of such devastation, and for their relentless efforts to enable their communities to return to normal life; is concerned by the lack of investment in flood defences and the pushing back of essential flood defence work; recognises that many people across Cumbria are still being affected by floods that are preventable; encourages the development of a new national flood relief and resilience scheme to better protect communities from future flooding; and further encourages the Government to ensure that the flood relief scheme for the River Kent is completed as soon as possible now that the Environment Agency has finalised plans.

That this House recognises that the flooding caused by Storm Desmond in December 2015 was the most extreme on record in the UK; stands in solidarity with the thousands of people who had their homes and businesses damaged by the storm and who are still struggling two years on from...

That this House acknowledges the terrible floods that hit South Lakeland in 2015 following Storm Desmond; praises the community for the way it pulled together at that difficult time; recognises the importance of recording for posterity those events; notes that the production of a tapestry by the community is a unique way of remembering that terrible event; and further praises all the individuals and organisations involved in this project.

That this House acknowledges the terrible floods that hit South Lakeland in 2015 following Storm Desmond; praises the community for the way it pulled together at that difficult time; recognises the importance of recording for posterity those events; notes that the production of a tapestry by the community is a...

That this House recognises that the flooding caused by Storm Desmond in December 2015 was the most extreme on record in the UK; stands in solidarity with the hundreds of people who are still out of their homes and businesses one year on from the storms; welcomes the European Commission's decision to grant the UK a net £15 million in solidarity funding to help cover the cost of those floods; however strongly regrets the Government's decision to use most of that grant to pay a £14.5 million fine incurred in 2007 due to the misspending of previous European Solidarity Fund (ESF) funds by a previous government; reminds the Government that those funds were specifically given to help flood-hit areas; and urges the Government to reverse its decision and make provisions for the ESF funds to go to the communities for whom it was intended

That this House recognises that the flooding caused by Storm Desmond in December 2015 was the most extreme on record in the UK; stands in solidarity with the hundreds of people who are still out of their homes and businesses one year on from the storms; welcomes the European Commission's...

That this House recognises that the flooding caused by Storm Desmond in December 2015 was the most extreme on record in the UK; stands in solidarity with the hundreds of people who are still out of their homes and businesses one year on from the storms; notes that hundreds of farmers are still waiting for emergency funding to restore agricultural land; thanks emergency workers, volunteers and local communities for their work to help flood victims; congratulates the people of Cumbria and other affected areas for their strength and resilience in the face of such devastation, and for their relentless efforts to enable their communities to return to normal life; encourages the development of a new national flood relief and resilience scheme to better protect communities from future flooding; and further encourages the Government to ensure that the flood relief scheme for the River Kent is completed as soon as possible once the Environment Agency finalises plans in early 2017.

That this House recognises that the flooding caused by Storm Desmond in December 2015 was the most extreme on record in the UK; stands in solidarity with the hundreds of people who are still out of their homes and businesses one year on from the storms; notes that hundreds of...

That this House congratulates all charities that support people who are struggling due to unforeseen circumstances; further congratulates in particular CancerCare and Age UK South Lakeland for their help in supporting the victims of Storm Desmond last year; recognises the positive impact such support has had on people who have suffered as a result of the floods; and thanks the Community Cumbria Foundation for providing funds to allow these charities to carry out such support in Cumbria.

That this House congratulates all charities that support people who are struggling due to unforeseen circumstances; further congratulates in particular CancerCare and Age UK South Lakeland for their help in supporting the victims of Storm Desmond last year; recognises the positive impact such support has had on people who have...

That this House welcomes the Tour of Britain to Cumbria; notes the damage caused by flooding in the area that the race will visit and the welcome boost to the tourist economy that it will provide to the communities that are now recovering after the floods; thanks the County and District Councils for their work in bringing this event to Cumbria; and looks forward to the event's return to Cumbria in future years.

That this House welcomes the Tour of Britain to Cumbria; notes the damage caused by flooding in the area that the race will visit and the welcome boost to the tourist economy that it will provide to the communities that are now recovering after the floods; thanks the County and...

That this House regrets that the Government has yet to submit to the European Solidarity Fund (ESF) a final cost estimate of the flood damage caused by Storm Desmond in winter 2015-16; recognises that the UK's future relationship with the EU is uncertain following the outcome of the referendum on 23 June 2016, and that therefore the status of that application is now unclear; is concerned that this uncertain relationship could mean that communities across the UK lose out on millions of pounds of expected flood relief and resilience funding; and urges the Government to both finalise the UK’s application as soon as possible and seek assurances from the European Commission that, given there is yet to be any change in the legal status of British membership of the EU, this application will be considered under normal ESF rules.

That this House regrets that the Government has yet to submit to the European Solidarity Fund (ESF) a final cost estimate of the flood damage caused by Storm Desmond in winter 2015-16; recognises that the UK's future relationship with the EU is uncertain following the outcome of the referendum on...

That this House notes the devastation caused to Cumbria in the floods of December 2015; is encouraged by the Environment Agency's work in developing proposed flood prevention schemes to protect the county in the future, including a whole system flood prevention scheme for Kendal, Burneside and Staveley; further notes that the likely cost of this scheme is around £25 million; believes that this constitutes a sound investment given that the infrastructure cost to Cumbria of the December 2015 floods is thought to be £500 million; and therefore calls on the Government to support this scheme urgently and to provide 100 per cent of the funding for it.

That this House notes the devastation caused to Cumbria in the floods of December 2015; is encouraged by the Environment Agency's work in developing proposed flood prevention schemes to protect the county in the future, including a whole system flood prevention scheme for Kendal, Burneside and Staveley; further notes that...

That this House warmly welcomes the setting up of the Cumbria Flood Recovery Fund by the Cumbria Community Foundation to support individuals, families and voluntary groups who have suffered in the flooding since 19 November 2009; recognises that this further demonstrates the wonderful community spirit and generosity of the people of Cumbria to help each other during such traumatic times; and urges people across the country to give to this worthy cause to help those devastated by the floods to rebuild their lives.

That this House warmly welcomes the setting up of the Cumbria Flood Recovery Fund by the Cumbria Community Foundation to support individuals, families and voluntary groups who have suffered in the flooding since 19 November 2009; recognises that this further demonstrates the wonderful community spirit and generosity of the people...

That this House wishes to thank the emergency services for all their hard work, dedication and commitment as they responded to the appalling floods in Cumbria last week; commends the police, fire service, RNLI, Mountain Rescue Service, Bay Search and Rescue and everyone who was involved in the operation; further wishes to thank the local media in Cumbria for the vital assistance they provided; offers its support and sympathy to people whose homes and businesses have been devastated by the floods; and calls on the Government to provide aid and practical assistance to people who have been affected and to commit to invest in flood prevention measures as a matter of urgency.

That this House wishes to thank the emergency services for all their hard work, dedication and commitment as they responded to the appalling floods in Cumbria last week; commends the police, fire service, RNLI, Mountain Rescue Service, Bay Search and Rescue and everyone who was involved in the operation; further...