HC Deb 15 February 1967 vol 741 c93W
12. Mr. Kimball

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food how many agreements under Section 25 of the Drainage Act, 1961, he has received since November, 1964; and how many rating authorities and drainage boards have completed agreements to spread the drainage rate throughout their areas.

Mr. John Mackie

Since November, 1964 I have received copies of eight agreements between drainage boards and local rating authorities under Section 25. I do not know how many rating authorities have made arrangements under such agreements to spread the drainage rate throughout the whole of their area. This is entirely within their own discretion and does not have to be specified in the agreement.