§ Mr. Freudasked the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will make a statement on his Department's views in respect of the building development of Aintree racecourse.
§ Mr. MacfarlaneAny proposal for building on Aintree racecourse would be for the local planning authorities, Sefton borough council and Liverpool city council, to examine first. At present there are no proposals before them. If either authority is minded to approve proposals for non-racing purposes it will inform me, under long-standing arrangements, so that I can consider the need to intervene. Should that happen I will consider all the relevant issues including the future of the racecourse and any representations which may be made.