HC Deb 31 March 1971 vol 814 cc373-4W
55. Mr. Farr

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment what representations he has received, from bodies other than the Water Resources Board, concerning the use of the Wash for the storage of fresh water.

Mr. Graham Page

My right hon. Friend has received representations from three other bodies only, all in favour of a feasibility study, but a substantial number had made representations to the previous administration. As my hon. Friend will know, my right hon. Friend has authorised a feasibility study since his question was put down.

70. Sir D. Renton

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment when he proposes to announce his decision with regard to a full feasibility study of the Water Resources Board proposal concerning water storage in the Wash.

Mr. Graham Page

My right hon. Friend informed the House on 17th March, in reply to questions by the right hon. Member for Kettering (Sir G. de Freitas) and my hon. Friend the Member for the Isle of Ely (Sir H. Legge-Bourke) of his decision to authorise the study.—[Vol. 813, c. 1417–20.]