§ Mr. Beithasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what further evidence he requires of the commitment of Alnwick district council to repair the Amble north pier breakwater in order that he can take decisions on grant aid towards the fish quay and ice plant works.
§ Mr. Buchanan-SmithI understand that on 4 December the Department of the Environment gave written approval under section 5(5) of the Coast Protection Act 1949 to the repairs to the North Pier Breakwater at Amble. In the light of this very recent development it is now for the Alnwick district council to arrange appropriate financial provisions. The decision on grant aid towards the fish quay and ice plant works at Amble will be taken when there is evidence of a contractual arrangement for the execution of the approved Breakwater Scheme.