§ 51. Mr. Alisonasked the Minister of Housing and Local Government if he is aware of the serious flooding which occurred when the River Wharfe overflowed its banks in the town of Tadcaster on 10th December, 1965; what remedial action he proposes to prevent a recurrence of this flooding; and what compensation the Government proposes to offer to householders and shopkeepers whose property was damaged.
§ Mr. MacCollMy right hon. Friend is aware of the flooding. He understands from his right hon. Friend the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, that the Yorkshire Ouse and Hull River Authority is working on a flood prevention scheme which it hopes to submit to his Department by May.
10WExchequer assistance in relief of flood damage is not given to individuals. It would be considered only where bona fide local flood relief funds had been set up; and the extent of the damage, the adequacy of local resources and the fact that insurance cover is generally available would be taken into account. My right hon. Friend has no information to suggest that Exchequer assistance is needed by Tadcaster Rural District Council.