§ Sir M. Stoddart-Scottasked the Minister of Housing and Local Government and Minister for Welsh Affairs if he will state the number of acres to be submerged by the making of a new reservoir in the Washburn Valley; and how many people are to be removed from their homes.
§ Sir K. JosephOne hundred and forty-two acres would be covered by the proposed reservoir. I understand that there are four permanent residents on the site and four who live there at week-ends.
§ Sir M. Stoddart-Scottasked the Minister of Housing and Local Government and Minister for Welsh Affairs how many roads across the Washburn Valley are to be submerged by the proposed reservoir; and if he will take steps to prevent any road being made impassable until an alternative road round the new reservoir has been completed.
§ Sir K. JosephThe order as submitted to my right hon. Friend provides for the closing and submergence of three roads and the construction of a new road. The order issub judice and I cannot say what decision my right hon. Friend will take on this or other points.