After section 167 insert—

“167A

Consultation in relation to works affecting flood and coastal erosion risks

(1)

Before exercising a function to which this section applies in a manner which may affect a flood or coastal erosion risk (within the meaning of the Flood and Water Management Act 2010) in Wales, the Agency must consult the NRBW.

(2)

Before exercising a function to which this section applies in a manner which may affect a flood or coastal erosion risk (within that meaning) in England, the NRBW must consult the Agency.

(3)

This section applies to any function under—

(a)

section 109;

(b)

the flood risk management work provisions;

(c)

byelaws made under paragraph 5 of Schedule 25.”