Mr Healey announced that the Government was able to set up a Restoration Fund of almost £31 million for English local authorities affected by last summer's flood to support their continued efforts to rebuild their communities because of the success of the UK in bidding for the European Union Solidarity Fund. This money is the net receipt from Europe and is on top of up to £88 million already made available to flood-hit areas to help them get back on their feet - with more financial support to follow. Funding will also be allocated to the Northern Irish and Welsh devolved administrations in line with the damage they suffered.
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