Minister denies rift with flood insurers

27 November 2012 Last updated at 04:37 ET Help

The Environment Secretary Owen Paterson has denied claims that talks between the British Association of Insurers and the government on a future deal for insuring homes at risk of flooding have reached "crisis point."

Mr Owen Paterson told BBC Breakfast that negotiations were ongoing and that ministers were committed to securing a good deal for both householders and the taxpayer.

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