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Written question asked by William Ross (Ulster Unionist Party), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Friday, 28 July 1989. It was answered by Baroness Bottomley of Nettlestone (Conservative) on Friday, 28 July 1989 on behalf of the Department of the Environment.


Untitled Written question

Question
What studies have been carried out by or on behalf of HM Govt to ascertain whether & to what extent sea levels can be expected to rise in next 60 years as a result of greenhouse effect; & what areas of present UK coastline would be under water at lowest & highest projections for sea levels. - (Holding answer 21 July 1989.)

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
157 c1198W;157 c1197W
Session
1988-89
Subjects
Climate Coastal areas Climate change Floods Research Seas and oceans Sea level
Contains statistics
Yes