HC Deb 25 April 1967 vol 745 c265W
Mr. Pardoe

asked the Minister of Power if he will now set up a study group to study the feasibility of a barrage across the River Severn in order to use the tidal flow for the generation of hydroelectricity.

Mr. Freeson

No. On the evidence of schemes so far submitted, the cost of a barrage would exceed that which would be economically justified for the generation of electricity.