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Flooding frequently asked questions [electronic resource]

By: Language: English Series: SPICe Briefing ; (10/27) 26 April 2010Publication details: Edinburgh Scottish Parliament 2010Subject(s): Online resources:
Partial contents:
The Flood Risk Management (Scotland) Act 2009 -- Who is responsible for flood protection in the event of a flood? -- New development with a risk of flooding -- What money has been spent on flood prevention schemes in the past? -- How is funding for flood protection allocated to local authorities now? -- What funding is available to help after a flood event? -- How is flood warning managed in Scotland? -- Sources -- Related briefings
Summary: The Flood Risk Management (Scotland) Act was passed by the Scottish Parliament on 13 May 2009, with some parts coming into force on 26 November 2009. This briefing sets out some of the changes which have been introduced by the Act and gives general information about flooding and flood risk management.

The Flood Risk Management (Scotland) Act 2009 -- Who is responsible for flood protection in the event of a flood? -- New development with a risk of flooding -- What money has been spent on flood prevention schemes in the past? -- How is funding for flood protection allocated to local authorities now? -- What funding is available to help after a flood event? -- How is flood warning managed in Scotland? -- Sources -- Related briefings

The Flood Risk Management (Scotland) Act was passed by the Scottish Parliament on 13 May 2009, with some parts coming into force on 26 November 2009. This briefing sets out some of the changes which have been introduced by the Act and gives general information about flooding and flood risk management.