§ Viscount Elmleyasked the Minister of Agriculture whether he can make a statement regarding the flooding in the area between Winterton and Waxham, Norfolk?
§ Mr. W. S. MorrisonI much regret to say that a large breach was made by the sea, during the storm on 12th February, in the sand-dune barrier on the part of the Norfolk coast referred to in the question, with the result that a large area has been flooded by sea water. The responsible local authority, the East Norfolk Rivers Catchment Board, have, I understand, instructed their consulting engineer in the matter and are actively considering remedial measures.