§ Sir G. de Freitasasked the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will arrange a review of the drought emergency plans of the National Water Council and water authorities, especially in the East Midlands and the eastern counties; and if he will monitor developments and give guidance, in view of the national gravity of the problem.
§ Mr. John SilkinI am satisfied that the arrangements I described in answer to the hon. Member for Northampton, South (Mr. Morris) on 3rd May 1976—[Vol. 910, c. 837–8.]—are fully adequate to meet the current situation.