asked the Minister of Health if he has received a Report on the inquiries held by his Department into the applications for loans by the Surrey County Council for the drainage of the valleys of the Rivers Thames and Wey; if he has yet reached a decision on the applications; if so, when it was communicated to the Surrey County Council; and, if not, when he expects to be able to communicate his decision?

I have received reports upon these inquiries and have decided to approve the proposals subject to discussion of details. My decision was conveyed to the Surrey County Council and other authorities concerned on the 17th instant.