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<p>I have been asked to reply.</p><p>We have noted the report's recommendations and
recognise the complex challenges cities face from climate change.</p><p>Defra published
the first National Adaptation Programme (NAP) report last July. This sets out a wide
range of actions to developthe UK's resilience to climate change and associated severe
weather events. In developing this report, the Government worked with the Core Cities
Group (comprising the largest eight cities in England), London Councils and the Greater
London Authority to agree the NAP Cities Commitment. We continue to work closely with
these cities to support this commitment to action, including through a recent inward
secondment to Defra from Newcastle City Council.</p><p>The Mayors Adapt initiative
recently launched by the European Commission under the EU Adaptation Strategy also
provides a vehicle through which cities across Europe can network and share their
experiences on adaptation.</p><p> </p>
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