HC Deb 21 May 1969 vol 784 cc95-6W
Mr. Ednyfed Hudson Davies

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what arrangements he is making to assist river authorities to extend the coverage of their flood warning service to the public.

Mr. Cledwyn Hughes

Subject to the approval of Parliament I propose to introduce a new specific grant of 50 per cent. of the capital cost of approved flood warning systems installed by river authorities after 1st January, 1969. The necessary legislation will be laid before the House at a suitable opportunity.