38. Mr. MALONEasked the Minister of Health whether, in view of the exceptionally cold weather and the freezing of parts of the Thames and other rivers, any steps are being taken to protect the public against the possibility of flooding, such as caused considerable loss of life and disastrous damage last year?
Mr. CHAMBERLAINI am informed by the Thames Conservancy that necessary measures are being taken, and that there is no reason to expect flooding. I have not information as to other rivers. The Thames flood of last year was due to an exceptional tide.