§ Mr. Wareingasked the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State answering in respect of the Arts how many representations the Minister for the Arts has received about the future of Speke hall in Liverpool; what his response has been; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Waldegrave[pursuant to his reply, 14 February 1985, c. 245]: My right hon. and noble Friend the Minister for the Arts has had one representation about his intention to transfer the full repairing lease of Speke hall to Liverpool city council after the abolition of Merseyside county council. This was from the National Trust, which owns the hall. He is holding further discussions with it.