Written question asked by Anthony Steen (Conservative), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 17 May 1993. It was answered by David Curry (Conservative) on Monday, 17 May 1993 on behalf of the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food.

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Ministry of Agriculture Fisheries and Food

Question

Pursuant to his Answer of 10th May, 224 329W, how many of the 50, 000 tonnes of granite brought in from Sweden and France as part of the sea defence scheme have not been used and have consequently been removed by lorry, out of Devon, and at what cost; and as to why British granite was not used.

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Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

225 c25-6W

Session

1992-93

Subjects

Coastal areas Devon Flood control Freight Imports National Rivers Authority Protection Roads Stone (material)