§ Mr. MorganTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales what is the expected date for the publication of the firm proposals for the acquisition of land in south Gwent for bird habitat migration measures in relation to the Cardiff bay barrage; what consultation he has had with the two local authorities concerned; if the acquisition of the land required will be by voluntary or compulsory purchase; and if he will make a statement. [15080]
§ Mr. RedwoodI hope to make an announcement about the most appropriate site within the next two or three months.
The consultation and land acquisition procedures are matters the development corporation are pursuing with the Land Authority for Wales.