Written question asked by Paul Keetch (Liberal Democrat) on Tuesday, 6 February 2001, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Friday, 9 February 2001. It was answered by Elliot Morley (Labour) on Friday, 9 February 2001 on behalf of the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food.

Ministry of Agriculture Fisheries and Food

Question: To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, when the report from W. S. Atkins regarding flood defences for the City of Hereford will be published; and if he will make a statement. (Holding answer 8 February 2001).

Answer: Mr. Keetch: To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food when the report from W. S. Atkins regarding flood defences for the City of Hereford will be published; and if he will make a statement. [149524] Mr. Morley: [holding answer 8 February 2001]: I understand that Messrs. W. S. Atkins have completed preliminary investigations into potential options for flood alleviation at Hereford and have submitted a report to the Environment Agency. The report will be presented to the Wye local flood defence committee for consideration at its meeting on 2 March 2001.

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