45 and 46. Mr. Edward M. Taylorasked the Secretary of State for Scotland (1) if he is aware of the serious flooding which has taken place in the area of Millbrae Crescent in Battlefield, Glasgow, and of the damage to property which has resulted; and if he will take steps to expedite a decision on a flood prevention scheme for the area;
(2) if he will convene a conference of the local authorities which would be involved in any steps to prevent the serious and periodic flooding in the south of Glasgow.
§ Mr. RossI sympathise with those whose homes have been affected by the recent flooding. I understand that Glasgow Corporation is urgently considering protective measures, and is already in consultation with the other local authorities concerned. Accordingly I do not consider it necessary to intervene at present particularly as I may have to adjudicate on any flood prevention scheme which emerges.