But why do we need such a forum? In England and Scotland, there are established fora that support and provide practical assistance to those in need. While there is some support available in Wales—some through some county councils or through NRW, or through the National Flood Forum if it is funded to work in any particular area—it's fair to say that the support is pretty ad hoc and inconsistent at the moment. And that's not a criticism of local authorities or NRW. They are overwhelmed by the statutory duties that they have in relation to flooding. And even if they had the capacity to do more to support communities, I question whether they should provide this support, because communities often believe that they are culpable when flooding happens. Indeed, even when councils or NRW have tried to fill a role similar to that undertaken by the National Flood Forum in Wales, communities are often wary of them because they are not seen as being impartial. So, let's look at what the Scottish national flood forum and the National Flood Forum in England do, and why I believe we should consider emulating this in Wales.