§ 22. Mr. DAYasked the President of the Board of Trade whether his attention has been called to the amount of erosion that has occurred on that section of the coast between Newhaven and Worthing; what protective works have recently been sanctioned by the board for this district; and does he propose taking any further action in the matter?
§ Mr. RUNCIMANI am aware that erosion occurs from time to time on this part of the coast. Since January, 1933, consent has been given to the following protective works:
§ By the Brighton Corporation:
§ At Saltdean—Sea wall and three groynes.
§ At Rottingdean—Sea wall and 25 groynes.
§ By the Hove Corporation—Three groynes.
§ By the Worthing Corporation—Sea defence works and six groynes.
§ The Board of Trade have no power to initiate schemes for protective works.
§ Mr. DAYAre the inspectors of the Department going round regularly in order to inform the right hon. Gentleman of the condition of these coasts?
§ Mr. RUNCIMANThey do not go unless it appears to be necessary.