§ Sir K. WOODasked the Minister of Health, whether he has any information as to the damage to health and property owing to the excessive Thames floods, particularly at Canning Town and the Tidal Basin areas; and whether he is taking any steps to consult the West Ham Council and other authorities with a view to the prevention and mitigation of such floods in the future?
§ Mr. GREENWOODI am not aware that there has been any flooding in the Canning Town and Tidal Basin areas during the recent abnormal weather conditions. The Town Council of West Ham have special powers with regard to the prevention of floods and the responsibility must rest with them, and with other authorities similarly situated, as to the extent to which such powers are exercised.