§ Mr. T. WILLIAMSasked the Minister of Agriculture whether he is aware that a scheme for the River Cuckmere (Pevensey levels) had been prepared by the catchment area authority and sanctioned by the late Government with a promise of grant; what progress has been made with the scheme; and whether the Government are now prepared to contribute to the cost?
§ Major ELLIOTThe River Cuckmere Catchment Board submitted a partial scheme of works in April, 1931, and, subject to the submission of a comprehensive scheme, this was approved in principle for a Government grant, although no indication was given of the amount. Before the comprehensive scheme was submitted, the Ministry was, however, obliged to inform all catchment boards that no applications under Section 55 of the Land Drainage Act could be entertained, except in cases of the utmost emergency.