§ Mr. VazTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment whether he has received any representations from Leicestershire county council about the proposed access to Watermead country park; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Chope[holding answer 16 January 1989]The Department received representations from Leicestershire county council on 7 December against Leicester city council's proposal for a vehicular access to Watermead country park. The city council decided to deem itself planning consent on 5 December and subsequently sought the Department's views on the validity of that action. A reply to both authorities is in preparation.