HC Deb 16 May 1973 vol 856 c313W
36. Mr. Spearing

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment what investigations he has initiated since 1971 into the feasibility and cost of the Maplin reclamation project for land he plans to reclaim up to 1978–79.

Mr. Rippon

The Roskill Commission established the feasibility of reclamation at Maplin. There is no need for further basic studies. But we have initiated a wide range of investigations since 1971 into the technical requirements and the detailed costs of reclamation.