Coast Protection Schemes

HC Deb 24 March 1953 vol 513 c631

29. Mr. Hayman

asked the Minister of Housing and Local Government how many coast protection schemes have been approved under the Act of 1949; what is the total cost involved; and in how many granite has been used in sea walls or otherwise.

Mr. H. Macmillan

Schemes from 45 local authorities had been approved by the end of 1952, under the Coast Protection Act, 1949, at a total cost of £4,417,385. I do not know to what extent granite has been used.

Mr. Hayman

Will the right hon. Gentleman bear in mind that the important Cornish granite industry is in the doldrums, and will he sympathetically consider any further schemes which may be submitted to him involving the use of granite?

Mr. Macmillan

Yes, Sir; I had observed the geographical combination of the hon. Gentleman's seat and the interest in granite.