§ Mr. WorthingtonTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what response he has given(a) in writing or (b) verbally to Strathclyde regional council in respect of capital projects concerned with flood prevention. [8485]
§ Mr. KynochNo recent approaches have been made by Strathclyde regional council to my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State in respect of capital projects concerned with flood prevention. Indeed, no approaches have been made since the Brock burn/leven water flood prevention scheme was confirmed in 1993. This scheme was completed in late 1994 and grant assistance at 50 per cent. of eligible costs has been paid.
However, I am aware that Strathclyde has now commissioned flood studies of some of the areas affected in December 1994. This will assist the unitary councils in determining their flood prevention strategies. I welcome this initiative by Strathclyde regional council.