7. Mr. Gresham Cookeasked the Minister of Housing and Local Government what decision is being reached on the building of the Dartford flood barrier to protect the London area from possible North Sea surges and flooding, in view of the very small margin of safety now available against surges coincident with a high spring tide.
Mr. Gresham CookeWould the Minister really go into this matter urgently, because London is at risk in case there is a flood, and tens of thousands of acres in the London area could be flooded in the surge? This matter has been hanging about for a year or two. Cannot the Government come to a decision?
§ Mr. MacCollIt is the very gravity of the problem and the importance of getting the right solution that make it necessary to examine very carefully the various alternatives that are still being canvassed.