HC Deb 09 July 1953 vol 517 c1472
16. Mr. Braine

asked the Minister of Agriculture whether he has yet approved the Essex River Board's proposal to dam Tewkes Creek and Small Gains Creek at Canvey Island.

Sir T. Dugdale

Formal approval of the proposal is being sent to the river board to-day.

Mr. Braine

May I thank my right hon. Friend for this most welcome news, and at the same time take the opportunity on behalf of my constituents of thanking him for the expeditious and sympathetic way in which he has handled this problem?