§ Mr. Hayhoe asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisherines and Food what is the latest estimate of the earliest date at which the Thames barrage can be brought into effective use.
281W§ Mr. Strang:The GLC estimates that under the present construction programme the barrier will be operational in late 1983. The possibility of a change in the programme, which could bring forward this date by some 12 months, is at present under consideration.