Mr. Wm. Rossasked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland (1) if he will publish a table in the Official Report showing the estimated maximum inflow to Lough Neagh in a 24-hour period and in a seven-day period in each of the last five years, and also showing the maximum outflow possible in a 24-hour and seven-day period;
(2) what would be the effect on the level of Lough Neagh of 1 in of rain in the catchment area, if the rainfall in a 24-hour period and the outflow was at its maximum during that period and for 24 hours and 48 hours thereafter;
(3) how many acres of arable land surrounding Lough Neagh would be flooded 33W if the level of the lough were to rise to 51 ft, to 51 ft 6 in, to 52 ft, 52 ft 6 in and to 53 ft;
(4) how many millions of gallons of water are needed to raise the level of Lough Neagh 1 in; and how many days maximum outflow this represents;
(5) when he expects the programme of flow gauging stations for Lough Neagh to be completed; how many are now in operation and how many more are needed;
(6) what is the catchment area for Lough Neagh, in square miles and how much of this is in Northern Ireland and how much is in the Irish Republic.
§ Mr. DunnIt is not possible to provide answers to these Questions in the time available. I shall reply to the hon. Member as soon as possible.