§ 58. Dr. Glynasked the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will take steps to provide that planning authorities, before granting planning consents, consult river authorities in order to avoid the consequences of storm water.
§ Mr. Graham PageLocal planning authorities were asked in Circular 52 of 1962 to consult river authorities on planning applications where flooding might be a problem. Circular 94 of 1969 dealt with the particular problem of runoff of surface water from proposed development. I am currently consulting the local authority and river authority associations about the adequacy of the present arrangements.