3. Colonel Arthur Evansasked the Minister of Fuel and Power when he expects to be in a position to announce the decision of the Government regarding the Severn Barrage.
Major Lloyd GeorgeAs I informed the House on 30th November last, I have appointed a small Technical Committee to review the conclusions of the Severn Barrage Committee. The investigation is being undertaken by this Committee as a matter of urgency, but until they report and the Government have had an opportunity of considering their Report, I am afraid that no decision on policy can be given.
Colonel EvansWill my right hon. and gallant Friend get in touch with the chairman and see whether he has any indication that could be passed on to the House of the probable date when the Report will be received?
Major Lloyd GeorgeI should be glad to do that, but perhaps my hon. and gallant Friend will wait a little, as they have not been at it very long.