§ 34. Mr. JOHNSTONasked the Secretary of State for Scotland whether he is now in a position to make a statement as to the scope and character of the land drainage works to be undertaken in the Kelvin Valley, and when operations are to begin?
§ Sir G. COLLINSThe proposed scheme of drainage in the Kelvin Valley includes the excavation of rock, the removal of a weir, and the general deepening and improving of the bed of the river. The area affected is approximately 4,250 acres, of which some 2,500 acres are liable to flooding. A draft scheme will be published about August next, but owing to the statutory procedure involved I regret I am unable to state when operations will begin.