§ Mr. Peter Freemanasked the Minister of Agriculture if he is aware that the main Newport-Cardiff road was flooded on 24th and 25th November to a depth of over three feet, that damage was done to land and buildings adjacent, that Tredegar 142W Park and St. Brides Lighthouse were completely under water; and what steps are being taken to prevent its recurrence.
§ Mr. T. WilliamsI am aware of the recent flooding in this area, due to the River Ebbw overflowing its banks. In this connection I would refer my hon. Friend to the reply I gave to my right hon. Friend the Member for Bedwellty on 21st November. I have written in greater detail to my hon. Friend on the subject.
§ Mr. D. J. Williamsasked the Minister of Transport if he is aware that many main roads in South Wales have been recently made impassable by floods; and if he is taking any steps to deal with the problem.
§ Mr. BarnesI am aware that the exceptionally heavy rainfall in November caused floods which temporarily blocked a number of trunk and Class I roads in South Wales; in only two cases was the road impassable for more than one day. In the more serious cases, schemes are in hand or are under consideration to by-pass the affected area or raise the level of the road, except at two places where the road passes underneath a railway bridge and no immediate improvement is possible.