§ Mr. ChurchillTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment which of the Department of Transport and the Department of the Environment has the ultimate responsibility for deciding the planning application for a regional shopping centre in Trafford, announced by him in July 1989 and confirmed in May 1991 as the preferred choice; with which Government Department interested parties should negotiate; and when a final decision is expected to be given.
§ Mr. YeoA decision on the planning application for the Trafford centre will be taken by my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for the Environment who is currently considering representations about the centre's implications for the M63. He will inform parties of the results of his consideration as soon as possible. I cannot forecast when a final decision may be given.
Arrangements for any works which may need to be made to the motorway are a matter for my right hon. and learned Friend the Secretary of State for Transport.