§ Mr. McMasterTo ask the Secretary of Stale for Scotland if he will use any powers available to him to assist with flood protection measures at Park avenue, Paisley; and if he will make a statement.
§ Sir Hector MonroUnder the Flood Prevention (Scotland) Act 1961, powers to protect non-agricultural land from flooding rest with regional and islands councils. It is for Strathclyde regional council to determine the extent to which it will use these powers to protect any such land at Park avenue, Paisley. Flood prevention schemes made by councils and confirmed by my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State currently attract grant at the rate of 50 per cent. on the eligible costs.