§ 66. Mr. Worsleyasked the Minister of Housing and Local Government if he is satisfied about flood defences in London 49W during the coming winter; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. GreenwoodI am advised that the present defences are adequate to protect London against a flood of the level reached in 1953, which is the highest ever recorded. A great deal of investigation has been carried out into the possibility of protection against even higher levels, and I will make a statement about this as soon as practicable.