ENVIRONMENT Minister Elliot Morley today visited flood victims in a North Yorkshire town, at the start of work on a £6.3 million defence scheme.
Mr Morley spoke to Malton residents whose homes were flooded in 1999 and 2000.
He said: "I am very pleased with the speed that this scheme is progressing.
"I think it is very good news for the local people, not only in protecting them but providing environmental improvements."
Mr Morley said he had taken a personal interest in the plight of residents in Malton, Old Malton and Norton since he visited the area after the floods of 1999.
Environment Agency staff and contractors at the defences spoke with the minister about their work, which they are confident will be completed in time for the November deadline at the end of this year.
Updated: 14:09 Monday, January 21, 2002
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