§ Mr. Parryasked the Secretary of State for the Environment what representation he has received from Merseyside county council concerning expenditure for policing the international garden festival; what reply has he sent; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Patrick JenkinI have received a request for a disregard for the expenditure incurred by Merseyside county council on the international garden festival but it related this to tourism. I have received no similar request related to the costs of policing the festival.