Press Release
RICHARD BURT
Liberal Democrat Parliamentary Candidate, West Worcestershire
Contact: 07970 713 032 Embargo: Immediate 26th July 2007
CAMERON PLAYS CATCH UP ON FLOOD DAMAGE
West Worcestershire’s Liberal Democrat Parliamentary Candidate, Richard Burt
said Upton would welcome David Cameron’s visit this afternoon but questioned the
wisdom of his decision to fly out to Rwanda over Monday and Tuesday when the
flooding was at its worst.
“The Conservative Leader was absent from the House on both Monday and Tuesday
leaving the Liberal Democrats to question the Government’s handling of the
crisis,” said Richard Burt.
“Gordon Brown cut £15billion from flood defence budgets last August and just one
month ago was arguing for further cuts. He has now pledged an extra £200 million
but only over the next three years.
“There is a clear case for more immediate spending on flood defences and
drainage infrastructure if we are to avoid the same misery being repeated on
vulnerable homes and businesses year on year.
“It is also clear that Upton’s temporary flood defences must be kept closer to
where they are required and further reinforced if they are to remain effective.”
Ends.
For further information or comment, please contact Richard Burt on 07970 713032
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