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Coastal Erosion: Safety

Commons · Question 72316 · Tabled 29 Aug 2025 · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs · Official record

Answered 8 Sep 2025

Question

Asked by Edward Morello

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what discussions he has had with the Environment Agency on the potential impact of coastal erosion on public safety when there are high numbers of visitors to the coast.

Answer

Answered by Emma Hardy, 8 Sep 2025

Local authorities can use the most up to date data and information on the coast to assist with their planning and decision making around public safety near coastlines. The National Coastal Monitoring Programme (NCMP) comprises of six regional programmes l...