§ 61. Colonel Ropnerasked the Minister of Agriculture whether his attention has been drawn to the distressing plight of flood victims at Allerton Byewater, Bentley Toll Bar and Selby and district; and whether he will take all necessary steps to ensure that pumping operations are energetically conducted where such action is still a matter of urgent necessity.
§ Mr. T. WilliamsYes, Sir. I am in close touch with the position and can assure the hon. and gallant Member that all necessary action is being energetically taken. Emergency pumps from the resources organised by my Department have been sent in to the area where required.