§ Mr. Altonasked the Secretary of State for the Environment how many trees have been planted by the Liverpool inner city partnership committee; what has been the cost; who is responsible for their care and maintenance; and how many of the trees planted are currently estimated to be alive.
§ Mr. HeseltineThese detailed matters are primarily the concern of the local authorities involved in the Liverpool partnership, which are responsible for the contractual arrangements for carrying out schemes, including tree-planting, approved by the partnership committee.