HC Deb 03 April 1984 vol 57 c465W
Mr. Harrison

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what requests he has received from the Wakefield metropolitan district council since 1976 for grants annually under the Land Drainage Act 1976.

Mrs. Fenner

We received one informal inquiry on whether grant would be available on a proposed scheme on 15 February 1984. Otherwise none.

Mr. Harrison

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what grants have been allocated to the Wakefield metropolitan district council under the Land Drainage Act 1976; and if he will identify the annual grant since 1976.

Mrs. Fenner

No grants have been allocated under the Land Drainage Act 1976.

Mr. Harrison

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (1) what requests have been made by the Wakefield metropolitan district council under the Land Drainage Act 1976 to alleviate flooding in the Westgate area of the city of Wakefield;

Mrs. Fenner

We have received no requests to alleviate flooding in the Westgate area from the Wakefield metropolitan district council.

Mr. Harrison

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (1) what requests have been made to his Department by the West Yorkshire metropolitan county council under the Land Drainage Act 1976 to alleviate flooding in the Westgate area of the city of Wakefield;

(2) what requests have been made to his Department by the Yorkshire water authority under the Land Drainage Act 1976 to alleviate flooding in the Westgate area of the city of Wakefield.

Mrs. Fenner

None.