HC Deb 20 May 1958 vol 588 cc1094-5
33. Mr. Willis

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland what representations he has received concerning tide and storm damage at Eastfield, Edinburgh; and what action he proposes to take in this matter.

Mr. Maclay

I have received a letter from sixteen owner-occupiers of property at Eastfield about the need for repairing the sea wall there, and I have asked Edinburgh Corporation, as coast protection authority, for its comments on it.

Mr. Willis

Is the right hon. Gentleman aware that the property of a number of people is very seriously endangered through no fault of their own? They have, in fact, done all that they can to maintain the sea wall there. Will he see that something is done about this matter which has been outstanding for a considerable time?

Mr. Maclay

I think that I should await the comments of Edinburgh Corporation before making any further statement.