HC Deb 27 November 1958 vol 596 c65W
58. Mr. Braine

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food whether he has now received the detailed proposals of the Essex River Board to improve flood control in the valley of the River Crouch; and if he will make a statement.

65. Mr. Body

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, whether the scheme to improve flood control in the Wickford area has now been prepared by engineers of the Essex River Board; when the Essex River Board will meet to consider the scheme; and when he expects to have the scheme before him for approval.

Mr. John Hare

A scheme, on which there has already been some consultation with the engineers of my Ministry, is to be considered at a meeting of the River Board tomorrow, and, if approved, I expect it to be submitted to me immediately for approval in principle.

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