§ Mr. KennedyTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will make it his policy to set up an inquiry into the recent flooding of the River Conon, Ross-shire, to include consideration of(a) the role of the hydro board with regard to water control, flow and release in and from nearby dams, (b) the question of suitability of previous embankment repairs on a limited basis, (c) the recommendations for comprehensive flood protection schemes as outlined in earlier consultants' reports; and if he will make a statement.
§ Lord James Douglas-HamiltonThe North of Scotland Hydro Electric Board has been asked for a report on its releases of water prior to and during the recent flooding. The Department of Agriculture and Fisheries for Scotland is preparing a report on the damage sustained by floodbanks. Until these reports have been studied it is too early to make any statement either on the suitability of the present arrangements or on a comprehesive flood protection scheme such as that outlined in the earlier consultants' report.