34. Mr. ALLAN REIDasked the Minister of Health whether, in view of the investigations made by an inspector from the Ministry in relation to the flood which occurred at Derby on 22nd May last, the causes thereof, the danger of a 1634 recurrence, and the inspector's report thereon, he will accede to the request of a number of the citizens of Derby, sufferers from the consequences of the flood, that a public inquiry shall be held at which the citizens may be represented and tender evidence?
§ Mr. E. BROWNOne of the inspectors of my Department has visited the locality and interviewed representatives of the council and also of those who suffered by the floods. My right hon. Friend does not think a public inquiry would serve any useful purpose, but he is considering what other helpful measure he can take.