Written question asked by Nick Gibb (Conservative) on Monday, 17 May 2004, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 20 May 2004. It was answered by Elliot Morley (Labour) on Thursday, 20 May 2004 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.

Dept for Environment Food and Rural Affairs

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, if she will make a statement on the Coastal Defence Strategy.

Answer: Mr. Gibb: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs if she will make a statement on the Coastal Defence Strategy. [174417] Mr. Morley: Assuming the question is about the River Arun to Pagham Harbour Coastal Defence Strategy, the Department anticipates receiving submission of the Executive Summary some time in June this year. A complete submission of all documentation is anticipated within the next three months. Defra would anticipate making a response within about three months if the documentation is complete.

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