§ Mr. Manuelasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what is the total acreage he estimates is likely to be reclaimed for agricultural production under present flood prevention schemes.
§ Mr. John HareI regret that no figure is available of the acreage which is reclaimed for agricultural production as a result of these schemes but, of course,142W the productivity of much agricultural land is increased by schemes promoted by land drainage authorities.