tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33696095.post7949795183113621106..comments2024-03-20T16:27:56.522+00:00Comments on Norfolk Blogger: Flooding - Time for an enquiry and new powersNich Starlinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04237390959601973501noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33696095.post-52468240175468140622007-07-23T19:22:00.000+01:002007-07-23T19:22:00.000+01:00On the insurance point I fully agree.On the insurance point I fully agree.Nich Starlinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04237390959601973501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33696095.post-9491573930832413492007-07-23T17:31:00.000+01:002007-07-23T17:31:00.000+01:00Perhaps the government should have less powers?The...Perhaps the government should have less powers?<BR/><BR/>The knee-jerk 'more powers' call is profoundly illiberal. Liberalism is at its core skeptical about power, no matter if that power is meant to be used for good.<BR/><BR/>Perhaps local people could fund river and flood defenses rather than central government.<BR/>The mess has been caused by central control, the solution is not more powers but less central control.<BR/><BR/>As for building on flood plains - there's no option - the precious green belt must be preserved at all costs. Be they buildings in at risk areas or higher house prices.<BR/><BR/>And if you buy a house on a flood plain then get insurance. If you don't its your own stupid fault.Tristanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15395992764678278326noreply@blogger.com