§ Mr. JOHNSTONasked the Secretary of State for Scotland whether he hopes to be able to make use of the provisions of the Scottish Drainage Act to deal with the floodings in the Kelvin Valley before the autumn floods begin?
§ Sir G. COLLINSI am glad to be able to state that as a result of further consideration it is my intention to proceed with a drainage scheme in the Kelvin Valley. Owing, however, to the statutory procedure involved it will not be possible to commence drainage operations during the current year.