§ 45. Mr. Bill WalkerTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will give details of the number of individuals and companies which have received grants to repair flood damage in the Tay valley; and what proposals there are to protect the village of Spittalfield and the farms downstream from Braecock.
§ Mr. Michael ForsythTo date the Scottish Office has either paid or certified for payment grant amounting to £158,471 to 22 farmers and landowners in the Tay valley area for the restoration of flood damage. A further 15 claims with an estimated grant value of £346,505 are under consideration or awaited.
Restoration of the elevated floodbanks at Braecock farm is now virtually completed and this should also afford protection to properties immediately downstream in the direction of Spittalfield.