§ 54. Mr. SULLIVANasked the Secretary for Scotland if he is aware that periodically the River Clyde overflows the banks at Bothwellhaugh; and what steps he proposes to take to prevent the flooding?
§ The LORD ADVOCATEMy right hon. Friend has no information on this subject, but it would appear to be a matter for the riparian owners or others interested in the land to deal with.
§ Mr. SULLIVANDoes the right hon. and learned Gentleman not think that some steps should be taken to get the river embankment raised, so as to prevent this flooding on the land and the consequent public nuisance?
§ The LORD ADVOCATEThat is more a matter for those who are interested in the land.
§ Mr. BUCHANANIs the right hon. and learned Gentleman aware that danger to human life is involved in this matter, and in view of that fact will he take steps, in consultation with the local authorities, to put an end to this danger and this nuisance?
§ The LORD ADVOCATEI have no doubt my right hon. Friend the Secretary for Scotland, will consider any suggestions made to him by the local authorities bearing on the matter.
§ Mr. BUCHANANIs it not the case that the local authorities have consistently refused to do anything, and will he make representations to the local authorities, in view of the statements which have been made here?
§ The LORD ADVOCATEI am not aware as to whether any representations have been made to the local authority or not.