HC Deb 01 July 1941 vol 372 cc1186-7
10. Mr. Mathers

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland whether any progress has been made in the recovery of land for agricultural purposes, since the passing of the Land Drainage (Scotland) Act. 1941?

Mr. Westwood

It is hoped to settle and publish the Goodie Water Drainage Scheme in the course of a few days. Thereafter work will be started immediately. Progress is being made with the preparation of several other schemes in terms of the Act. The Kelvin Valley Scheme should be complete this year. It will relieve 2,550 acres from flooding and already 1,030 acres have been benefited. The Clyde Valley Scheme is almost complete; 945 acres have been relieved from floods and a large part of it is under crop this year.

Mr. Mathers

I take it that that means that progress is being made and will continue to be made?

Mr. Westwood

Certainly, Sir