§ 79. Mr. D. Priceasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food whether he is aware of the serious flooding at Chandlers Ford, in the borough of Eastleigh, on Sunday, 9th October, and Friday, 28th October, and the continuing threat of a recurrence; and whether he will consult the Hampshire River Board with a view to preventing a recurrence.
§ Mr. SoamesThe flooding at Chandlers Ford was due, I understand, to the flow of water on the days in question being too great for the culverting of a subsidiary watercourse through an urban area. The Hampshire River Board has no power to undertake works on this watercourse, but the Land Drainage Bill now before Parliament would enable the borough council concerned to undertake the necessary improvement, and this work would, if approved, be eligible for grant aid.
§ 80. Mr. D. Priceasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food whether he is aware of the serious flooding in the parish of Eling on Sunday, 9th October; and whether he will consult with the Hampshire River Board with a view to preventing a recurrence.
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§ Mr. SoamesI understand that the Hampshire River Board is to consider possible alleviation work at Eling. But the board informs me that, under certain conditions of tide, it is impossible to prevent some flooding.