§ 26. Mr. Ellis Smithasked the Minister without Portfolio, if he will have a survey made, and consideration given, to the plans drawn to scale sent to him by the hon. Member for Stoke, having for their object the development of the Morecambe Bay area, the establishment of a miniature Tennessee Valley scheme providing a causeway for rail and road transport opening direct access to Barrow and district and a more direct north road from Lancaster, the construction of a system of dams for hydro-power production, the construction of a power plant, seaplane base and an aerodrome, a light industry estate, the modernisation of Heysham, and the reclamation of land.
§ The Minister without Portfolio (Sir William Jowitt)This scheme would, if found to be practicable, offer facilities of diverse kinds in which a number of Government Departments and other interests would be concerned. As a first step I have forwarded copies of the sketch and the other papers which my hon. Friend was good enough to send me to the various Departments for examination. The question whether or not a more detailed survey should be made will depend upon the view taken as to the advantages of the facilities offered. I will communicate with my hon. Friend as soon as my inquiries are completed.