§ Mr. Beithasked the Secretary of State for the Environment what steps he has taken to ensure that the Amble north pier breakwater is repaired.
§ Mr. FoxMy officials have recently had an informal discussion with representatives of the Alnwick district council about this problem. It is now a matter for the council to formulate proposals and submit them for consideration under the Coast Protection Act 1949 and I understand that it has this in hand.