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Swansea (Flood Prevention)

Volume 868: debated on Friday 8 February 1974

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Mr. Alan Williams

asked the Secretary of State for Wales when he will announce his decision on the application by Swansea Council to carry out a flood prevention scheme in the Sandfields area of Swansea.

Mr. Peter Thomas

Following discussions between my officials and those of the Welsh National Water Development Authority, it has been decided that this scheme should proceed immediately. Phase 1 works were approved on 6th February.

Mr. Alan Williams

asked the Secretary of State for Wales when he last visited the area of Swansea to study the problem of flood prevention there.

Mr. Peter Thomas

I have not visited Swansea specifically for this purpose, but my technical advisers have kept me fully informed of the problems which have arisen, particularly in the Sandfields district. Phase 1 of a scheme designed to improve the drainage of that area was approved on 6th February.