Cumbria Floods

EDM number 180 in 2009-10, proposed by Timothy Farron on 24/11/2009.
Categorised under the topic of Flooding.

That this House wishes to thank the emergency services for all their hard work, dedication and commitment as they responded to the appalling floods in Cumbria last week; commends the police, fire service, RNLI, Mountain Rescue Service, Bay Search and Rescue and everyone who was involved in the operation; further wishes to thank the local media in Cumbria for the vital assistance they provided; offers its support and sympathy to people whose homes and businesses have been devastated by the floods; and calls on the Government to provide aid and practical assistance to people who have been affected and to commit to invest in flood prevention measures as a matter of urgency.

This motion has been signed by a total of 57 MPs.