Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether the Environment Agency has a project in development to refurbish, replace, or improve Felpham Pumping Station.
Answer
A project has been identified for 2027/28 to undertake an options appraisal for Felpham Pumping station. The Environment Agency continues to work with Southern Regional Flood and Coastal Committee (RFCC) who will finalise funding allocation to projects in January 2027 for 2027/28 delivery and beyond.
Verdict: GREEN (80/100)
The reply directly answers the question. It states that Felpham Pumping Station has been identified for an options appraisal in 2027/28, the stage at which a refurbishment, replacement or improvement would be considered. It also gives context on related regional flood committee work and a January 2027 funding decision, so the asker has a specific, committed next step and timing to work from.
How we got there
| Question item | Coverage | Specificity | Rationale |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whether the Environment Agency has a project in development to refurbish, replace, or improve Felpham Pumping Station. | Addressed | Direct | The reply directly states that a project for Felpham Pumping Station has been identified for 2027/28 to undertake an options appraisal, which is the development stage a refurbishment, replacement, or improvement would go through. The statements on RFCC work and the January 2027 funding decision add concrete timing and context for that project. |