§ Mr. Warrenasked the Secretary of State for the Environment what studies have been made of the effect of alterations in the silting of the Thames estuary caused by the reclamation work at Maplin.
§ Mr. Eldon GriffithsA comprehensive programme of hydraulic studies is being carried out by the Hydraulics Research Station. The studies include model testing and field observations, and will explore all the possible effects likely to arise from the proposed reclamation works at Maplin.