HC Deb 04 July 1988 vol 136 cc433-4W
Mr. David Porter

To ask the Secretary of State for Employment what studies he has conducted into the economic impact on tourism of beach erosion; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Lee

I understand that my right hon. Friend the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food has commissioned research on the economic impact of coastal erosion. This research includes an investigation into the effects on tourism.