§ 35. Mr. Championasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food whether he will exercise his powers under Section 22 of the River Boards Act, 1948, with a view to the preparation by the Trent River Board of a scheme for the river Erewash area in order to prevent flooding in the town of Sandiacre.
§ Mr. GodberA flood protection scheme dealing with the town of Sandi-acre was submitted by the Trent River Board about a year ago to my Department but was deferred owing to the restrictions on capital expenditure by river boards. After flooding of urban property at the end of September this year this scheme has been reconsidered, and approval has now been issued. My right hon. Friend understands that the river board will proceed as soon as practicable.
§ Mr. ChampionDoes that mean that the necessary finance will be made available to the river board to carry out this extremely important scheme?
§ Mr. GodberYes, I think it should go through all right.