HC Deb 08 December 1988 vol 143 c238W
Mr. Hinchliffe

To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what are the projected sea level rises for the mid 21st century; and what would be the corresponding effects to the British coastline.

Mr. Ryder

There is, at the moment, a wide range of predictions about the possible rise in sea levels. Because of the many uncertainties, however, it is not realistic to make firm assessments of the likely effects on the coastline.