§ Mr. DismoreTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food when he expects the environmental assessment of the Silk Stream flood alleviation scheme to be completed; and if he will make a statement. [81748]
§ Mr. MorleyI understand that following consultation on the Scoping Report, the Environment Agency will be undertaking an environmental assessment of the Silk Stream flood alleviation scheme with a view to publishing an Environmental Statement for formal consultation in August 2000.