§ 65. Mr. S. S. Awberyasked the Minister of Agriculture what action he proposes to take to prevent a repetition of the recent flooding caused by the overflowing of the Rivers Avon and Frome.
Sir T. DugdaIeI have asked the Bristol Avon River Board, as the responsible land drainage authority, to send me a report on the floods. I will write to the hon. Member when I have considered the report.
§ Mr. AwberyIs the Minister aware that urgent action is necessary to prevent a repetition of this flooding? Will he urge the Board to take such action as quickly as possible?