HC Deb 01 December 1958 vol 596 cc93-4W
55. Mr. Biggs-Davison

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food whether he will discuss land drainage problems in Essex, particularly those revealed by recent floods, with the Essex River Board, other authorities and representatives of farming and other interests.

Mr. Godber

The Essex County Agricultural Executive Committee is calling a meeting to which representatives of the Essex River Board, of the Essex branches of the National Farmers' Union and of the Country Landowners' Association will be invited. The River Board has assured my right hon. Friend that it will be glad of this opportunity to discuss land drainage problems in Essex.