§ MR. SAMUEL SMITH (Flintshire)To ask the Secretary of State for India, with reference to the recommendation of the Scott-Moncrieff Commission for the multiplication of water-storage works of 1034 comparatively small size and cost, what progress has been made with surveys for actual work, more especially for Northern Gujerat and the Deccan, and what definite projects have been prepared and sanctioned; and c an any localities be named where any actual work has been done towards the saving of waste floods during the monsoon which is now prevailing in most of those districts.
(Answered by Mr. Secretary Brodrick.) I will communicate with the Government of India, and ascertain whether the information desired by the hon. Member can be supplied.