HC Deb 06 April 1998 vol 310 c85W
Mr. Letwin

To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what is his policy in relation to the proposal of the MAFF Working Group that responsibility for flood and coastal defence should be transferred from local authorities to the Environment Agency. [38070]

Mr. Morley

The Government have yet to take decisions on the Comprehensive Spending Review. These are expected to be announced during the Summer.