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Proceeding contribution from Robert Syms (Conservative) in the House of Commons on Thursday, 20 October 2005. It occurred during Debate and Adjournment debate on Thames Gateway.


Thames Gateway

Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker. My hon. Friend has made his point. We all know that flood defences are amazingly expensive. It should not be beyond the wit of the fourth wealthiest country in the world both to protect existing home owners and to provide further sites for development.


Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
437 c1011 
Session
2005-06
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Subjects
Construction Building regulations Housing Infrastructure Standards Regional planning and development Sustainable development Regeneration Thames Gateway
Link
View this Proceeding contribution on www.publications.parliament.uk