§ 31. Mr. Jesselasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he is satisfied with the arrangements to protect life and property in the event of a major flood in London caused by a North Sea surge pending the completion of the Thames flood barrier.
§ Mr. Merlyn ReesPlans to deal with the effects of flooding should the river defences be overtopped in London are the responsibility of the borough councils, co-ordinated by the Greater London Council. I understand that these plans 249W are maintained at a high standard of readiness.