Kelvin Valley Drainage

HC Deb 30 November 1943 vol 395 cc192-3

43. Mr. McKinlay

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland whether he is aware of the loss sustained by the destruction of crops in Dumbartonshire due to flooding of areas contiguous to the River Kelvin; and whether he will take the necessary steps to ensure that the Kelvin Valley Drainage Scheme is put into operation at the earliest possible date?

Mr. Johnston

There was considerable flooding in the Kelvin Valley early last month caused by the heaviest rainfall that has yet been recorded in the catchment area. This resulted in damage to agricultural crops, but fortunately most of the harvest had been ingathered. The River Kelvin drainage scheme works, as originally designed, have practically been completed. I called for and have now received a full report on the flooding, and I am in communication with the National Farmers' Union with a view to local consultations on the whole matter.