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6th Report - Erosion of trust: the impact of coastal erosion on communities

Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee HC 1317 Published 20 March 2026

Report Status

Government responded

Conclusions & Recommendations

15 items (9 recs)

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Government Response

AI assessment · 15 of 15 classified

Accepted 1

Accepted in Part 2

Acknowledged 1

Deferred 2

Not Addressed 7

Rejected 2

Government response

1st Special Report - Erosion of trust: the impact of coastal erosion on communities: Government Response · published 22 Jun 2026

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Recommendations & Conclusions

1 item

13 Conclusion Acknowledged

Past FCERM funding arrangements have limited support for coastal management by relying on narrow benefit...

Conclusion

Past FCERM funding arrangements have limited support for coastal management by relying on narrow benefit assessments that overlook wider, nonmonetised risks from coastal erosion and the existential pressures facing coastal communities and industries. We welcome the Government’s intention to incorporate … Read more

Government Response Summary

The government clarifies its approach to incorporating wider non-monetised benefits into FCERM funding, explaining that these are already accounted for through qualitative assessments in project appraisals and existing guidance, including impacts on tourism, community viability, and coastal industries. It also notes that the Environment Agency is undertaking research on the mental health costs of coastal erosion, to be published in 2026, but does not address the concern about small projects potentially diverting resources.

Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs

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