29. Commander Maitlandasked the Minister of Agriculture the total cost of the provision and replacement of sea defences on the coast of Lincolnshire; and how much of this cost has been borne by the various local authorities concerned.
Mr. AmoryApart from the limited expenditure incurred by coast protection authorities, the final cost of restoring and improving sea defences in the Lincolnshire River Board area following the 1953 floods will be about £5,710,000. Of this, my Department is contributing all but £64,380, which will be borne by the river board from its precept on internal drainage boards and the councils of the counties and county boroughs within their area.
Commander MaitlandNow that we can consider these matters in retrospect, and have had an opportunity to study the Waverley Report, would not the Minister welcome a debate on our future policy in regard to sea defences?