Coastal Defences (Hansard, 28 October 1993)

HC Deb 28 October 1993 vol 230 c775W 775W

§ Dr. Howells
To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what proportion of coastal defences exhibit some signs of wear or require structural attention.

§ Mrs. Gillian Shephard
In 1992, the National Rivers Authority estimated that in England 2 per cent. of sea defence elements—for example, walls, embankments, groynes—were in need of significant works.