To ask the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government what discussions she has had with local authorities in Shropshire on special funding support to tackle the aftermath of the recent floods. (147693)

We have been in contact with South Shropshire district council to provide advice and guidance on the procedures to follow to claim emergency financial support through the Bellwin scheme, and are ready to consider any application.

The district council registered their intention to claim on 2 July 2007,