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<p> </p><p>Defra regularly receives representation from those seeking Government funding
for flood and coastal risk management schemes to be more focussed on delivering a
particular type of outcome such as improved protection for homes, agricultural areas
or infrastructure at risk of flooding. These representations are not in a consistent
direction.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>A recent external evaluation found that,
on the whole, the current partnership funding approach is progressing well in meeting
its policy objectives and that the funding formula should not be changed at present.</p><p>
</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>Our focus is on working with Risk Management Authorities and
local communities to put together a six-year investment programme on the basis of
the current funding formula, for announcement this autumn. The programme will reduce
flood risk for 300,000 households by March 2021.</p><p> </p>
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