HC Deb 18 November 1931 vol 259 cc850-1W
Mr. L. SMITH

asked the Minister of Transport if he can now make any further statement as to when the report of the committee on the Severn river barrage may be expected; and whether, in view of the possible benefits which might accrue from this scheme, he can give an assurance that the investigation is being conducted as expeditiously as possible?

Mr. PYBUS

I understand that the Committee of the Economic Advisory Council have encountered a large number of highly technical engineering problems in this inquiry, which is, however, being conducted as expeditiously as possible.