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"en.20141020.18.1-068-500"2
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"I welcome this statement on tackling flooding in Europe, and congratulate the Commission on promoting better options for addressing this critical issue, including green infrastructure, natural water-retention measures and sustainable urban drainage. As a member of our Delegation to the Serbian Parliament, I also express my solidarity with the Serbian people in particular, given the appalling consequences in their country of recent floods. We must continue to allocate EU emergency aid and ongoing technical assistance to Serbia and other countries in desperate need of our help.
Despite the wettest winter ever in the United Kingdom last year, our Government is failing to allocate the necessary resources to deal with increased flood risk as a result of climate change. In contrast, budgets have been slashed and Environment Agency staff numbers reduced. In my home city of London, we share many common concerns on flooding with cities and towns across the European Union affected by tidal rivers, and know that at least 24 000 properties are at risk of flooding. We must be ready for the even more difficult times ahead. I urge the Commission to keep up the pressure on Member States to prioritise better flood prevention and management."@en1
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