HC Deb 09 July 1924 vol 175 c2235
24. Viscount CURZON

asked the Minister of Labour whether he can yet state when the land reclamation scheme on the Wash is going to be started?

The PARLIAMENTARY SECRETARY to the MINISTRY of AGRICULTURE (Mr. W. R. Smith)

I have been asked to reply. The land reclamation work and certain ancillary works (roadmaking, etc.) in connection therewith, have been put out to tender, and it is hoped that tenders will be received by the end of next week. There will then be very little delay before the work is started.

Viscount CURZON

If I repeat the question this day fortnight, will the hon. Gentleman be able to give me an answer?

Major HORE-BELISHA

Is the hon. Gentleman relying entirely upon private enterprise in this matter?

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