HC Deb 25 April 1961 vol 639 cc34-5W
Commander Pursey

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (1) if he will state the height above Ordnance Datum of high water in the River Humber on 20th March, 1961, and the amount of clearance above water of the dock walls and wharves along the north bank of the river, within the city boundary of Kingston-upon-Hull;

(2) if he will state the number of sites of the east and west banks of the River Hull, respectively, where the river floods back through drains; and what steps are to be taken to fit these drains with non-return flaps.

Mr. Vane

I am obtaining the information requested and will write to the hon. Member as soon as possible.