To ask the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government pursuant to the answer of 19 June 2007, Official Report, columns 1673-74W, on coastal areas: Hampshire, what the timetable is for the publication of the reviews of Hampshire's two shoreline management plans. (145839)

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The Hampshire coast is covered by two shoreline management plans (SMPs). The North Solent shoreline (Selsey Bill to Hurst Spit) is led by New Forest district council and its review has just started for completion by about March 2009. The Hurst Spit to Durlston Head is led by Bournemouth borough council, and its review does not yet have a confirmed start date.