§ 37. Mr. Willisasked the Secretary of State for Scotland what reply he has received from Edinburgh Corporation concerning tide and storm damage at East-field; and what action he proposes to take.
§ Mr. MaclayEdinburgh Corporation recently informed me that it had the condition of the sea wall at Eastfield under active consideration, with a view to the action which it might take under the Coast Protection Act. I am awaiting a further report from the Corporation.
§ Mr. WillisIs the right hon. Gentleman aware that Edinburgh Corporation has had this matter under active consideration for several years? Is not it time that he gave the Corporation a bit of a jog and got something done?
§ Mr. MaclayI am certain that the Corporation will take note of the views expressed by the hon. Member.