Should we build new homes in the Thames Estuary?

You are: The Government

You believe the development will boost the economy of the region. You have ultimate responsibility for the safety and welfare of people living next to the Thames. If you don’t do something to prevent a disaster you’ll be in real trouble later! No one votes for losers!

You manage a huge budget. Can you afford to give money to the Environment Agency when you have schools and hospitals to run?

Can you tell developers to build better when they make a lot of money for the country in taxes?

Everyone is looking to you for guidance – it might be an idea to find out what other interest groups are saying before you make your own decision!