AQW 21368/22-27 Written question to the Minister for Infrastructure
To ask the Minister for Infrastructure (i) to review the Building Back Better scheme; and (ii) whether a similar project to help residents could be put in place in Northern Ireland for those impacted by (a) flooding; (b) storm damage; and (c) other adverse weather incidents.
Asked by Kellie Armstrong MLA on 27 January 2025
- Answered
- Written
- After due date
- Tabled
- 27 January 2025
- Answer due by
- 11 February 2025
- Answered
- 13 February 202517 days after tabling
- Department
- Department for Infrastructure
- Priority question
- No
Answer
Financial services, including insurance, are reserved matters so reviewing the Building Back Better scheme including its extension to storm and other adverse weather damage to homes would be a matter for the British Government.
My Department already administers the Homeowner Flood Protection Grant Scheme (HFPGS) in the North of Ireland to support victims of flooding as well as helping to create a sustainable environment resilient to the impacts of our changing climate, whilst sharing knowledge and industry best practice.