FLOOD AND COASTAL EROSION RISK MANAGEMENT IN THE EAST RIDING OF YORKSHIRE

Early day motion 768, tabled 23 January 2008 by Graham Stuart (Conservative). Signed by 7 members.

That this House notes that flood and coastal erosion risk management is an important issue facing the East Riding of Yorkshire and other coastal communities in England; further notes that there are large tracts of low-flying, high-quality farmland to the north of the River Humber; is alarmed at the prospect of this land being surrendered on cost of defence grounds; notes that the Netherlands has a positive policy to defend its land; and asks the Government urgently to review its policy of managed retreat.

Signatures by party: Conservative 3, Labour 2, Liberal Democrat 2.