HC Deb 25 November 1969 vol 792 c54W
52. Mr. Gresham-Cooke

asked the Minister of Housing and Local Government if he will now make a statement on his discussions with the Greater London Council on a movable barrier or permanent barrage to prevent flooding in the London area.

Mr. Denis Howell

As my right hon. Friend the then Minister for Planning and Land said in answer to a Question from the hon. Member for Heston and Isleworth (Mr. Reader Harris) on 1st July last, the Greater London Council is conducting an investigation which will consider the whole length of the river, from the City of London downstream. It will be making recommendations, and I expect to receive its report by the end of this year.—[Vol. 876, c.57–8.]