HC Deb 08 November 1989 vol 159 cc706-7W
Mr. Redmond

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment what are the reasons why the Seaforth nature reserve is being demolished; how many appeals has he received in favour of the reserve; and how many against.

Mr. Trippier

I have received 23 representations supporting the reserve, but I understand that Sefton M BC, the local planning authority, proposes to meet the Merseyside Docks and Harbour Company—the land owners—to discuss the issues of present concern at Seaforth. It is too soon to tell what the future of the reserve will be.