§ 60. Mr. Skeffington-Lodgeasked the Minister of Agriculture whether he will make such arrangements with the Great Ouse Catchment Board as will lead to their taking every step open to them to prevent a repetition of the inconvenience and distress caused to the citizens of Bedford as a result of the recent flooding brought about by the River Ouse bursting its banks.
§ 63. Mr. Dyeasked the Minister of Agriculture whether he is satisfied that all possible steps are being taken to combat the floods in the Fenlands; and whether plans are being prepared to assist in the repair of the damage to agricultural land and houses, and preventive measures against similar disasters.
§ Mr. T. WilliamsI would refer my hon. Friends to a statement I made at the end of Questions.