§ Mr. FearnTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment when he expects to reply to the Mersey tunnel's case for Government assistance which has recently been sent to him.
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§ Mr. Atkins[holding answer 4 December 1989]: I have been asked to reply.
We are considering Merseytravel's request for Government financial assistance. A decision on the case it has presented will be made as soon as we have considered it fully.