§ 21. Mr. WareingTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment if he has any plans to visit Liverpool in order to hold discussions with the leader of Liverpool city council on the financing of the council.
§ Mr. PortilloMy right hon. Friend the Secretary of State hopes to visit Liverpool later this year, but the details have yet to be arranged. I met the leader and other representatives of the council on 6 December to discuss various matters affecting their current financial position.