HC Deb 11 March 1996 vol 273 cc455-6W
Mr. Canavan

To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will instruct the reporter to expedite the report of the public inquiry on the planning application by Falkirk football club for a new stadium, to enable the club to meet the deadline for implementation of the Taylor report requirement for all-seater stadia. [15543]

Mr. Kynoch

[holding answer 29 February 1996]: The reporter is aware of the requirements of the Taylor report for all-seater stadia. For that reason, this case has been given—and will continue to receive—priority.

Mr. Canavan

To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland when he expects to receive the report of the public inquiry on the planning application by Falkirk football club for a new stadium. [15544]

Mr. Kynoch

[holding answer 29 February 1996]: Depending on the extent, nature and content of comments received following circulation to parties of part I of the report, my right hon. Friend expects to receive the final report by the end of the first week in May.