§ Mr. MorganTo ask the Secretary of State for Energy when he expects to make a decision on the next stage of funding for the Mersey barrage and its associated design and study programme.
§ Mr. MoynihanThe current phase of the studies is due for completion in July. A decision on work will depend on the assessment of the results of the current phase.
§ Mr. MorganTo ask the Secretary of State for Energy what representations he has received concerning his decision-making timetable and other aspects of public funding for the Mersey barrage.
§ Mr. MoynihanMy right hon. Friend and I have received a number of representations on a variety of aspects of work on the proposed Mersey barrage system.