§ Mrs. Chalkerasked the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will grant special aid to water authorities and local authorities to carry out urgent first-aid sea defence repairs before the spring tides.
§ Mr. Denis HowellUrgent repairs to damaged sea defences arising from the storms of 2nd and 3rd January have been largely completed by the appropriate authorities. Grant aid towards the cost of this work may be awarded under the usual procedures.