HC Deb 07 February 1961 vol 634 cc41-2W
89 and 90. Mr. G. Thomas

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (1) to state the names of river boards and local authorities in Wales who have sought his permission for emergency expenditure on flood prevention schemes that will receive grant aid from his Department;

(2) what emergency expenditure he has authorised for flood prevention schemes in 1961; what grant his Department will make towards these schemes; and what proportion will have to be raised by local authorities.

Mr. Vane:

No detailed schemes have yet been submitted to my right hon. Friend by river boards and other authorities in Wales as a result of the recent floods. I understand that a number of these bodies have such schemes under consideration and my right hon. Friend will be glad to consider what grant aid can be offered towards any suitable schemes which may be submitted by them.