§ 70. Mr. WARDLAW-MILNEasked the Minister of Transport whether the Committee which is to consider the possibility of the Severn Barrage Scheme will also be instructed to go into the possibilities of smaller power stations by harnessing the stream of the Severn at various points nearer its source in preference to the possible heavy expenditure on a great barrage at the mouth of the river?
§ Colonel ASHLEYOn the recommendation of the Severn Barrage Sub-Committee of the Committee of Civil Research the Government have decided to carry out certain preliminary investigations. When these have been completed the whole subject, including the points raised in my hon. Friend's question, will be further considered.
§ Mr. WARDLAW-MILNEDo I understand that this matter has been sent to the Committee?
§ Colonel ASHLEYYes, I think they are considering it.
§ Mr. WARDLAW-MILNEYour answer read as if it was the other way round.
§ Colonel ASHLEYPerhaps the hon. Member will read over the question and the answer together.