Hull Tidal Surge Barrier Act 1973
WHEREAS—

(1) The Yorkshire River Authority (in this Act referred to as "the Authority") were constituted in pursuance of the Water Resources Act 1963 as the Authority responsible for land drainage, water conservation, prevention of pollution and the management and improvement of fisheries within an area which includes the catchment area of the river Hull:

(2) There is a present and increasing danger of serious flooding in the city and county of Kingston upon Hull (in this Act referred to as...