§ Mr. Onslowasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if, in view of the continued postponement of the River Wey Flood Alleviation Scheme, he will now invite all the authorities concerned to reappraise the proposals involved, with particular reference to the varying aspects of public interest in the effective protection of the river and its flood plain.
§ Mr. StrangThe question whether, and if so when, this scheme should be carried out is a matter for the Thames Water Authority subject to the limitations on public expenditure. I understand that the
Average of 1965 to 1967 1972 1973 1974 1975 1976* Agricultural Price Index (1970=100) All Products—Sales 89.3 113.6 146.9 165.9 205.4 265.6 Import Volume Index (1970=100) 98.5 101.8 102.9 94.7 96.9 110.2 Retail Price Index (1970=100) Food 81.1 120.9 139.1 164.2 206.2 247.3 Alcoholic Beverages 83.0 110.5 114.1 126.5 155.9 183.7 All Items 81.3 117.0 126.7 148.5 184.4 214.4 * Provisional.