§ 6. Sir G. Foxasked the Minister of Transport why the Thames Conservancy are not dredging the river immediately above Sandford paper mill, Oxfordshire, to enable the proper flow of water for the production of paper and thus save coal
§ Mr. BarnesI am informed that the question of the flow of water to the Sandford paper mill was very fully investigated by the Thames Conservancy in September last and the conclusion was reached that the position would not be improved by dredging the river above the mill. The difficulties at the mill appear to have been due to deficient rainfall in recent years which has resulted in a 3W depleted flow in the river. I understand the position has improved owing to increased rainfall in recent months.