§ 51. Mr. Erringtonasked the Minister of Health when work will be started on the Bootle, Rimrose Brook, drainage scheme; when it is anticipated that the work thereon will be completed; how much it is estimated will be the total cost; and whether, when completed, it is expected to stop entirely the present flooding of certain streets in Bootle?
§ The Minister of Health (Sir Kingsley Wood)This scheme has not yet been 244 submitted in detail for my approval, and I am not, therefore, in a position to reply to the first two parts of the question. I am informed that it will be ready for submission early in January, when a public inquiry will be held. The scheme is estimated to cost £267,000, and one of its objects is to prevent flooding in Bootle.
§ Mr. ErringtonCan the right hon. Gentleman tell me whether there is any prospect of his using his influence to accelerate this very important matter?
§ Sir K. WoodI am hoping that I shall receive the scheme very soon. It is only fair to say that the scheme is being prepared on behalf of a joint committee of six local authorities, and, therefore, I suppose, there are many complications.