§ 19. Mr. Patrick Jenkinasked the Secretary of State for Economic Affairs whether he will publish the results of studies undertaken by the Government on the viability of constructing a Severn barrage; and whether such results have been made available to the Central Unit for Environmental Planning which is carrying out the Severnside Physical Planning Study.
§ Mr. ShoreNo recent studies have been undertaken by the Government, or on its behalf, on the viability of constructing a Severn Barrage, but the Central Unit for Environmental Planning will be covering the possibilities in its work.