§ Sir R. Russellasked the Minister of Transport, if he is aware that during the heavy storm at midday on 20th July the North Circular Road, N.W.10 was flooded under the aqueduct, which carries the Grand Union Canal over it, to a depth of about three feet, causing traffic to be diverted through Wembley, and that it is frequently flooded to shallower depths in less heavy storms; and if he will take steps to improve the drainage of the road at this point.
§ Mr. Tom FraserI am informed that on the day in question the rainfall was exceptional and more than the normal drainage system could be expected to accept. I am having inquiries made to establish the adequacy of the drainage system here in the light of past records, and I will write to the hon. Member.