§ 49. Mr. Rentonasked the Minister of Agriculture whether he is aware that the villages of Alconbury and Alconbury Weston, Hunts, have been flooded several times in recent years by the overflowing of the Alconbury brook; and what steps it is intended to take to prevent these villages from being flooded in future.
§ Mr. G. BrownI am aware that there has been flooding in both these villages, which are built in the flood path of the Alconbury brook. The River Great Ouse Catchment Board is at present surveying the watercourse to determine what remedial measures are desirable and practicable.
§ Mr. RentonIs the Parliamentary Secretary aware that the River Great Ouse Catchment Board were requested some time ago to do something about this, and can he give us some idea when the work is likely to be commenced?
§ Mr. BrownNo, Sir. I can only say that at the moment they are examining what is desirable and practicable. The hon. Member will know that there are many difficulties, having regard to the sites of the villages. All these things are being considered, and as soon as it is decided what can reasonably be done, it will be done.