FLOODING IN LEWES

Summary

That this House extends its deep sympathy to the people of Lewes in the wake of the recent severe flooding to hit the town; notes that 400 homes had to be evacuated and that many businesses and farmers have been severely hit; expresses its profound thanks to, and admiration for, the superb work done by the emergency services, Lewes District Council, the RNLI, the Red Cross and others; and calls on the Government to treat sympathetically requests for assistance to help put Lewes back on its feet.

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1. 23 October 2000

   Early Day Motion

   That this House extends its deep sympathy to the people of Lewes in the wake of the recent severe flooding to hit the town; notes that 400 homes had to be evacuated and that many businesses and farmers have been severely hit; expresses its profound thanks to, and admiration for, the superb work done by the emergency services, Lewes District Council, the RNLI, the Red Cross and others; and calls on the Government to treat sympathetically requests for assistance to help put Lewes back on its feet.

   Source: Early Day Motion

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• Norman Baker · Liberal Democrat · Primary sponsor

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