HC Deb 08 July 1987 vol 119 c161W
Mr. Rooker

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will now set a deadline for the submission by Birmingham city council of its proposals for an urban development agency in Birmingham.

Mr. Trippier

No. The city council and its partners are now appointing consultants to prepare a development strategy for east Birmingham which I understand could be complete in September. This is a constructive move forward.

Mr. Rooker

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will set out the dates when Ministers in his Department have had meetings with Birmingham city council about the proposed urban development agency.

Mr. Trippier

My right hon. Friend met the city council on 30 July and 8 December 1986 and proposes to meet it again shortly to discuss its proposals for an urban development agency.