§ Lord Melchettasked Her Majesty's Government:
How many drainage schemes that would require grant aid from public funds of £250,000 or more have been proposed in each year since 1976, which internal drainage board districts have such proposals affected, and how many such schemes have been approved by the Government in each year since 1976.
Earl FerrersFour schemes attracting grant of £250,000 or more have been proposed and approved since 1976 as follows:
- 1977—Selby Internal Drainage Board
- 1978—Middle Level Commission
1147 - 1979—Everton Internal Drainage Board
- 1980—South Gloucestershire Internal Drainage Board.
A proposal which has been submitted by the Lower Bure, Halvergate Fleet and Acle Marshes Internal Drainage Board is currently under consideration.