HC Deb 14 December 1943 vol 395 cc1394-5
64. Sir Stanley Reed

asked the Minister of Fuel and Power the names of the engineers who will form the technical body to review the conclusions of the Severn Barrage Committee in the light of later engineering experience and practice?

The Minister of Fuel and Power (Major Lloyd George)

The gentlemen whom I have invited to undertake this work are Mr. A. G. Vaughan Lee, Mr. S. B. Donkin, and Mr. W. T. Halerow. They have accepted my invitation, and have started work.

Sir S. Reed

Is it possible to review the whole scheme: barrage, electrical works, and road and railway connections?

Major Lloyd George

I could not say about the latter part—I will look into that—but certainly the former part.

Colonel Arthur Evans

Will my right hon. and gallant Friend represent to the Committee the necessity for an early Report, so that action can be taken?

Major Lloyd George

Yes, Sir.