§ Mr. Tudor Watkinsasked the Secretary of State for Wales whether he will withhold his consent to the schemes proposed by the Usk and Severn River Authorities to construct reservoirs in respect of the Rivers Dulais, Senni and Usk until the report of the Wales and Midlands study covering water supplies is made available to the Water Resources Board; and, in view of the urgency of the situation, if he will ask the Board for an interim report concerning these schemes.
§ Mr. George ThomasNo applications have been made by these authorities to construct reservoirs in the valleys mentioned. Before they can do so the suitability of a site has to be proved by geological investigation. The Usk River Authority's application for an Order to carry out such investigation in the Usk and Senni Valleys was the subject of a Public Inquiry in January and the Inspector's Report has not yet been received. No Order has yet been sought by the Severn River Authority in respect of the Dulais Valley. I would hope to have the results of the Wales and Midlands study before a final consent is required to the building of a reservoir in either area.