By how much the level of water has increased in the River Clyde in the last 50 years and what impact this has had on Clydeside.

The Executive does not hold information on water levels in the River Clyde. However, the Scottish Environment Protection Agency holds records of flows from their network of gauging stations in the Clyde catchment, some of which date back 40 years. We understand that there seems to be little change in average flows during this period but a trend over the last 25 years of increased high flows. The relationship between river flow and water level depends on local river conditions. The impacts on Clydeside of any increases in water levels are matters for the consideration by the authorities concerned.