69. Mr. Gresham Cookeasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what conclusion has been reached from the studies of methods of improving flood warning arrangements; and whether he will make a statement.
§ Mr. John Mackie:The conference held on 11th and 12th December made a number of recommendations for action by river authorities and other bodies to improve the scope and effectiveness of the present flood warning systems. These are summarised in the Press Notice issued after the Conference. A copy of the Press Notice has been placed in the Library of the House.