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

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.