§ Mr. RookerTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment on what date Birmingham city council318W submitted a proposal for a security project on the Birchfield estate, Handsworth, Birmingham; and when he expects a decision to be made.
§ Mr. TrippierThe idea was first suggested in December 1987. An urban programme scheme proposal was received from Birmingham city council on 7 September 1988 and approval in principle was issued on 29 September 1988. Detailed costs and plans allowing the go-ahead to spend have not been received to date.