HC Deb 08 February 1949 vol 461 cc194-5
48. Mr. Peter Freeman

asked the Lord President of the Council whether the tidal model for the Severn Barrage scheme made by the department of engineering of Manchester University in 1926–30 is being used in connection with recent researches.

Mr. H. Morrison

No, Sir. The Manchester University tidal model for the Severn Barrage scheme was dismantled some years ago when the researches for which it was constructed were completed.

Mr. Freeman

Does not my right hon. Friend agree that the information from this model would be of value to the committee; and, in view of the fact that it is two years since the new committee was appointed, can he say why there has been so much delay, and can he tell us when we shall get a report on the scheme?

Mr. Morrison

We shall get the report as soon as the work is completed. I understand that all the information which resulted from the Manchester University tidal model is still available, and that they have been constructing a better and larger type of model which will be more effective for the purposes in hand.