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035 _a(Sirsi) u117790
100 _aCrichton, D
245 4 _aThe 'Flood Tax' - is the Government out of its depth?
260 _c2002
490 _aTown & Country Planning
_v72(3) March 2002, 66-68(3)
520 _aLooks at recent government proposals for funding flood defences for England and Wales. Explains that these need not create widespread insurance and blight problems in the future. Recommends how planners can learn from the experiences of Scotland, where more emphasis is placed on not building on recognised flood plains. Points out that plans for a Flood Tax, based on Environment Agency risk maps, are flawed.
590 _aABS
650 _aFLOODING
650 _aINSURANCE CLAIMS
650 _aINSURANCE PREMIUMS
650 _aFLOOD MANAGEMENT
690 _aENVIRONMENTAL AND LAND CONSULTANCY-ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
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