§ 31. Sir J. Langford-Holtasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food whether he is aware that a danger of flooding still exists at the school development in Bomere Heath, Shropshire; what steps he is taking to ensure that grant and loan sanction will be agreed quickly; and when he expects that work will start on phase two of the flood prevention scheme.
§ Mr. John MackieWe are aware of the danger of flooding to about six houses on the school development estate at Bomere Heath. As the hon. Member will know, phase one of this scheme has already been completed. My right hon. Friend is ready to approve grant aid and authorise loan sanction for the remaining part of the work as soon as the council submits technically satisfactory proposals. We understand that the council expects work on phase two of the scheme to start during April.