HC Deb 06 March 1978 vol 945 c509W
Mr. Adley

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will reallocate the burden of cost of coastal erosion works so that the burder on local authorities is reduced vis-à-vis the percentage funded by central Government; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Shore

No. I am not aware that there is any evidence to suggest that the way costs are shared between central and local government imposes an undue burden on local authorities.