HC Deb 19 February 1979 vol 963 c87W
Sir Bernard Braine

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment when he proposes to hold the meeting with the Castle Point and district council representatives of the Essex county council to discuss the financial implications of safety measures proposed for Canvey Island referred to in his parliamentary answer to the hon. Member for Essex South-East, on 19th January.

Mr. Shore

Discussions between officials of my Department and of the local authorities concerned were held on 13 February and are continuing. I shall write to the hon. Member as soon as conclusions have been reached.