Mr. John D. TaylorTo ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what permission has been given for the removal of sand and rock from the beach at Cloghy, County Down; and if he will make a statement about the removal of beach materials. [2399]
§ Mr. MossNone. Much of Cloghy beach is held by Ards borough council under lease from the Crown Estate Commissioners. The removal of sand and rock is therefore a matter for the council.
Mr. TaylorTo ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland if the rocks on the beach at Cloghy, County Down form part of a breakwater; and what erosion there is at the beach near No. 9 Manser road, Cloghy. [2400]
§ Mr. MossI understand that, while there are several small isolated lengths of rock armour along the beach at Cloghy, which offer some protection to the adjacent sea wall, no such rock armour is present opposite to 9 Manser road, where a grassed area separates the beach from the road. I am also advised that the area in question is in private ownership.