§ 35. Mr. R. A. TAYLORasked the Minister of Agriculture whether he has any data as to the practicability or otherwise of schemes for the reclamation of land from the Wash?
§ Dr. ADDISONMy Department has frequently had before it suggestions for the reclamation of land from the Wash. 1658 The reclamation of small areas of land has been and can be successfully carried out, but the cost so far has exceeded the value of the land reclaimed: extensive schemes are, I am advised, impracticable.
§ Mr. TAYLORHas there been any large-scale survey by the present Government, and, if not, why not?
§ Dr. ADDISONWe have had surveys about the estuary of the Ouse, but as to the other parts of the Wash I require notice of any question.
§ Mr. TAYLORWould not a large-scale scheme of this kind absorb a large number of single unemployed men?
§ Mr. MILLSIs my right hon. Friend aware that the land reclaimed in the Spalding area is about the most prolific land in that part of the country?
§ Mr. MARJORIBANKSHas the right hon. Gentleman found any trace of King John's treasure in the Wash?
§ Dr. ADDISONKing John's treasure is now far inland, in a village several miles from the sea.