HC Deb 12 December 2001 vol 376 cc906-7W
Nick Harvey

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport (1) what time limits she has set for discussions between Patrick Carter and the Football Association on the English National Stadium; [18513]

(2) when she expects discussions about football's national stadium between the Football Association and Patrick Carter to be concluded; when she will publish the report of Patrick Carter's investigation into the English National Stadium; and if she will make a statement. [18512]

Mr. Caborn

My right hon. Friend the Secretary of State has not set a deadline, but we hope to make an announcement and publish Patrick Carter's report before the Christmas recess.

Mr. John Taylor

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport how far below the water table the playing surface is of the proposed National Football Stadium in the Birmingham bid. [19701]

Mr. Caborn

Birmingham city council have confirmed that the proposed level of the playing surface is above the water table.