HC Deb 29 October 1986 vol 103 cc161-2W
Mr. Parry

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment (1) if he will pay a visit to the Merseyside enterprise board to discuss with its officials its role in providing new jobs on Merseyside;

(2) if he will pay a visit to the Merseyside enterprise board to discuss with its officials its efforts to re-generate inner city areas on Merseyside.

Mr. John Patten

My right hon. Friend has at present no plans to visit the Merseyside Enterprise Board.

that problems have arisen for some residents over the practical operation of the Act and the Department's officials are discussing with representatives of residents and site owners how the Act can be made to work more effectively.