§ 66. Dr. Michael Clarkasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what representations he has received about sea defences; what resources have been allocated for the next three years; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Donald ThompsonRepresentations were received earlier this year from the Anglian Water Authority, district and county councils along the east coast of England, The252W National Farmers Union, the Country Landowners Association and from a number of individuals about the financing of sea defence work. Government funds available for flood defence work for next three years 1987–88 to 1989–90 total £20.2 million, £20.6 million and £18.1 million respectively, of which over half are expected to be allocated to sea defence schemes. The importance attached by the Government to sea defence works is illustrated by the increase aid of £16.75 million which I announced in August for the period to the end of 1989.90, which will be largely devoted to works along the east coast and at Seaford in Essex.