§ 62. Mr. Hardyasked the Minister of Agriculture whether he is aware that the Salford City Council are required to pay approximately £40,000, equal to a 9d. rate, towards the prevention of flooding of the River Irwell; and if he will reconsider this matter, with a view to easing the burden to the corporation.
Mr. T. WilliamsI am aware that work to prevent flooding at Salford has been under consideration for some time past, but I have not yet received any detailed scheme or any proposals for financing the work.
§ Mr. HardyWill the Minister, when be receives representations, take a favourable view? Three years ago there was a serious flood which cost £500,000, and no assistance was given from the Government towards the cost. In view of the expression of sympathy to Canada yesterday might we expect something for the City of Salford?
Mr. WilliamsYes, but until a scheme has been produced, and submitted, it is difficult to say what would be one's attitude towards it although, of course, sympathy would always be there.