HC Deb 30 November 1981 vol 14 cc53-5W
Mr. Parry

asked the Secretary of state for the Environment if he will meet in his Liverpool office a small deputation of the Liverpool Vauxhall community to discuss inner urban decay and the redevelopment of the area.

Mr. Heseltine

[pursuant to his reply, 26 November 1981, c. 466]: I am not able to meet a deputation in the immediate future. Officials from the task force will be in touch with representatives of the Vauxhall community offering to meet them.

Mr. Parry

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will make a statement on the development of the vacant Liverpool Tate and Lyle refinery.

Mr. Heseltine

[pursuant to his reply, 26 November 1981, c. 466]: Discussions have taken place with the local authorities on a planning brief for the site and the company have sought tenders for site clearance work. The objective remains the comprehensive treatment of the site, and the early creation of jobs exploiting the importance of the site.