Coastal Erosion: Southend on Sea Mr. Amess To ask the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government what discussions he (a) has had in the last 12 months and (b) plans to have in the next 12 months with other Departments to discuss cliff slippage in Southend; and if he will make a statement. [R] Mr. Khan I have been asked to reply. No discussions have been held and none are planned.