§ Mr. Frank FieldTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment whether the exit plan of the Merseyside development corporation will include the transfer of land and assets to community development trusts; and whether the Merseyside development corporation will be allowed to negotiate during the current period of the transfer of land and assets to community development trusts.
§ Mr. Robin SquireThe exit plans of Merseyside development corporation will, at the appropriate time, consider all options and assets will be transferred to the appropriate body. M DC is encouraged to dispose of land and assets throughout its lifetime, but is required to obtain market value in relation to the use proposed.