§ Mr. Loydenasked the Secretary of State for the Environment if discussions have taken place between his Department and the Liverpool District and, or, Merseyside Metropolitan County Council on the future of the South End Docks; and if he will make a statement.
§ Dr. GilbertThe general problem of Liverpool South Docks was discussed by my Department with representatives of the Liverpool City Council and Merseyside County Council in February 1975. It has been an item in a number of subse-226W quent discussions, including some relating to the Regional Development Fund of the EEC. The Canning dock area of the South Docks is one of a number under consideration for development for Government office purposes and outline planning permission has been obtained for such a development. The Department intends to hold further discussions with the local authorities and the Docks and Harbour Company about the problems of redevelopment of other parts of the South Docks.