Mr. Maddenasked the Secretary of State for the Environment when he expects to respond to proposals, submitted by Bradford metropolitan council, for the "National Garden Festival 1989" to be held in Bradford; and how many other such proposals have been submitted for his consideration.
Sir George YoungThe proposal submitted by Bradford metropolitan council has been acknowledged. We have also received statements of interest concerning 11 other sites in England. I understand that statements are being submitted by several local authorities in Scotland and Wales. We will make an announcement shortly listing all these proposals.