§ Mr. MorganTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales, pursuant to his answer of 28 January,Official Report, column 534, what consultations he has had with the Cardiff Bay development corporation on feasibility studies into the remedial land drainage measures required in residential areas affected by the proposed Cardiff Bay barrage; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. David HuntI do not expect my personal involvement in the technical issue of remedial drainage measures to extend beyond my acceptance in principle of the concept. The development corporation is pursuing this matter with its consultants and will keep my officials informed of developments.
§ Mr. MorganTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales what consultations he has had with the Cardiff Bay618W development corporation concerning the feasibility study being undertaken into de-watering wells as a remedial measure against groundwater rise in the areas affected by the proposed Cardiff Bay barrage; when he expects to receive a copy of the initial study report; when he expects the terms of reference for the full-scale study to be completed; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. David HuntMy officials have discussed the terms of reference for the feasibility study with officers of the development corporation. I understand that initial computer modelling has been carried out, which will inform the further feasibility work now in hand. The report of the feasibility study is expected next month. Whether further work will be carried out depends on consideration of that report.