HC Deb 29 March 1928 vol 215 cc1327-8
22. Lieut.-Commander KENWORTHY

asked the Minister of Health what steps are being taken to prevent further flooding of the Thames Valley, including parts of London?

Mr. CHAMBERLAIN

I would refer the hon. and gallant Member to the Report recently published of the Committee appointed to consider the question of floods from the Thames in the County of London. Action is being taken on that Report. A Committee representing the riverside local authorities on the tidal portion of the Thames above London has been appointed to consider measures for that area.

Lieut.-Commander KENWORTHY

Who will have the duty of carrying out the recommendations of the Committee; will it be the right hon. Gentleman, or the Cabinet?

Mr. CHAMBERLAIN

I must have notice of that question.