§ Mr. Parryasked the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will make a statement on his recent visit to Merseyside.
§ Mr. Patrick JenkinI visited Merseyside on 8 February 1985.
In the morning I met representatives of Knowsley borough council. Later I met the press and then went to meet senior management officials of Bibby Edible Oils Ltd. and see the derelict Brocklebank Dock site where Bibby's intend to build a new factory. Afterwards I opened the Southport information technology centre.
In the afternoon in addition to two political engagements I met representatives of Sefton borough council and officially opened the renovated Southport town hall. Finally, I visited the Radio City studios to take in its "Taking Issue" programme.