Written question asked by James Duddridge (Conservative) on Wednesday, 7 May 2014, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 12 May 2014 (named day). It was answered by Anna Soubry (Conservative) on Monday, 12 May 2014 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.
Bomb Disposal: Shoeburyness
- Question
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(2) what estimate he has made of (a) the economic effect on and (b) changes in tourism revenue in Southend as a result of the closure of East Beach in Shoeburyness for his Department to survey for unexploded ordnance;
James Duddridge:
- Answer
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East Beach is managed by Southend-on-Sea borough council under a licence agreement with the Ministry of Defence (MOD). The decision to close the beach was made by the council and it will be for them to determine when to re-open it. As such, no estimates have been made by the MOD about the economic effect of the Council’s decision to the local economy.
A MOD survey of East Beach will assist in the formulation of a risk management plan that will focus mitigation work on those areas of the beach at greatest risk. It is too early to say what mitigation work will be required, when it will be carried out, and how long it will take to complete.
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- 198006; 580 c385W
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- 2013-14
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- Bomb disposal Tourism Shoeburyness
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