HC Deb 14 December 1970 vol 808 c257W
Mr. Milne

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment what action he proposes to take in the light of the report presented to Northumberland County Council, a copy of which has been sent to him, on the detrimental effect on the environment of the removal of sand from Druridge Bay in Northumberland.

Mr. Michael Heseltine

My right hon. Friend would not, in this case, consider exercising any of his powers in advance of any representations of the Northumberland County Council whose responsibility it is in the first place to consider whether action is called for in the light of the report.