§ Mr. Milneasked 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 HeseltineMy 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.