§ Mr. Molloyasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what conclusions he has reached concerning the reasons for the flooding in Greenford, Middlesex and in particular Costons Brook; what repairs have been submitted to him by local authorities; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. StrangThis is a matter for the appropriate land drainage authority. The Greater London Council has applied for grant-aid under land drainage legislation for its resumed programme of flood alleviation works on the River Brent. I understand that the borough of Ealing has investigated the problems affecting the Costons Brook and other minor local 631W watercourses in respect of which it has powers to carry out improvement works but it has made no approach to my Department.