§ Mr. David PorterTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment how much was spent on coastal protection and sea defences for each year since 1980.
§ Mr. GummerI have been asked to reply because my Department has responsibilities with regard to capital spending on coast protection and sea defences.
The figures are as follows:
Capital spending on coast protection and sea defences £ millions 1980–81 27.3 1981–82 30.3 1982–83 36.4 1983–84 39.0 1984–85 35.4 1985–86 34.6 1986–87 38.6 1987–88 42.1