§ Mr. Wareingasked the Secretary of State for the Environment what representations he has received about the future of the Empire theatre in Liverpool; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. TraceyMy right hon. Friend has received several representations about the future of the Empire theatre. Under the main property transfer order the lease on the theatre is transferred to Liverpool city council as functional successor, but I understand that two private entrepreneurs are having discussions with the theatre trustees and with Merseyside county council about the possibility of their taking over the running of the theatre.