Written question asked by Bill Walker (Conservative), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 5 March 1997. It was answered by George Kynoch (Conservative) on Wednesday, 5 March 1997 on behalf of the Scottish Office.

Scottish Office

Question: What proposals he has for introducing a flood management scheme for the whole of the River Tay catchment area. (Failed OPQ).

Answer: Mr. Bill Walker: To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what proposals he has for introducing a flood management scheme for the whole of the River Tay catchment area. [17342] Mr. Kynoch: My right hon. Friend has no such proposals. Local councils have powers under the Flood Prevention (Scotland) Act 1961 to prevent or mitigate flooding of non-agricultural land in their areas. The Flood Prevention and Land Drainage (Scotland) Bill currently going through Parliament will, if enacted, ensure that local authorities address their responsibilities for flood prevention.

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