§ Mr. David Howellasked the Minister of Housing and Local Government what discussions he has had with local authorities about steps to reduce the liability of the River Wey to flood.
§ Mr. David Howellasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what proposals he has received for making the River Wey less liable to flooding at Guildford; and what action he now proposes.
§ Mr. John MackieI have been asked to reply. The Thames Conservancy, which is the responsible authority has appointed consulting engineers to investigate the feasibility and cost of flood alleviation works in the Guildford area. My right hon. Friend will consider sympathetically any proposals submitted to him for grant aid in the light of these investigations.