HC Deb 15 March 1972 vol 833 c111W
62. Mr. Bruce-Gardyne

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment what estimate he has made of employment likely to occur in development areas from the Government contribution to the cost of building the Thames flood barrage.

Mr. Peyton

The Greater London Council is not due to complete the design or the barrier until the middle of 1973. It is not possible to give the estimate asked for at a time when no contract has been placed.