MP Fabian Hamilton has prepared a speech for delivery in Westminster pushing the flood defence scheme and showing the dangers of it being delayed http://www.leedsne.co.uk/flood_defence.htm
George Mudie expresses his concerns to the Prime Minister over whether flood defence plans will go ahead in Leeds constituency. Mr Benyon rejects the proposed scheme saying it will be too costly. http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk_politics/9392114.stm