§ 36. Mr. T. WILLIAMSasked the Minister of Health if he is aware that, owing to the recent floods, several hundred people have been rendered homeless at the Toll Bar, Bentley, near Doncaster; and, if so, can he state what steps have been taken by the responsible authorities to find housing accommodation for the people and to deal with the cause by improving the drainage in that area?
Mr. CHAMBERLAINI have received a report from one of my inspectors who has visited the district, and I am informed that steps have been taken by the local authorities to accommodate in the 1027 local schools the persons who have been rendered homeless. The local drainage authorities have under consideration a scheme of drainage for the area.
§ Mr. WILLIAMSAs a large number of people in the Doncaster district are constantly subjected to serious flooding, will the right hon. Gentleman, in cooperation with the Minister of Agriculture, insist on the drainage committee carrying out remedial measures, since they have now had powers for 2½ years and practically nothing has been done?
Mr. CHAMBERLAINThat is a matter which is entirely under the jurisdiction of my right hon. colleague. Perhaps the hon. Member will put a question to him.