Diolch. Three weeks ago, heavy rainfall overwhelmed drains and culverts in a number of communities in my region and I saw the effect of this first-hand, both in the Swansea valley and the following day in the Melincryddan area of Neath, and this is the third time in recent years that the Melyn has suffered from serious flooding. It was heartbreaking to speak with residents who expressed their sadness, frustration and anxiety at once again seeing their homes flooded and many possessions ruined.

Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council received funding from the Welsh Government for a £100,000 new flood-alleviation scheme at St Catherines Close in the Melyn, under the national flood and coastal erosion risk management strategy. As it failed just six months after the new culvert was completed, what assessment was carried out as to the effectiveness of Welsh Government investment in this scheme? And also, will there be emergency support provided by the Government to help the council with the cost of the clean-up and to make the necessary improvements to the flood prevention works, and also to fund discretionary support payments for affected households? And for local businesses that have been devastated once again, who have no access to Flood Re, will there be any help for them, for those who cannot now get insurance, and business flood relief grant payments made available by Welsh Government, as was the case after storms Bella and Christoph?