JULIAN Smith, MP for Skipton and Ripon, has welcomed measures taken by the Government to support households, communities and businesses affected by the recent severe flooding.
To date, the Government has made payments of £23,510 to Craven District Council to help residential and business affected by Storms Desmond and Eva
The Government is match funding up to £2 million in donations for charity appeals raising funds for victims of Storm Desmond and a further £2 million for Storm Eva.
Mr Smith said: "It is essential that areas affected do not suffer long-term economic repercussions as a result of these storms.
"I was therefore pleased by the Prime Minister’s announcement that a £1 million campaign will be launched to promote tourism in the North of England in areas that were affected by the storms."
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