HL Deb 22 April 2002 vol 634 cc10-1WA
Lord Fearn

asked Her Majesty's Government:

When the first projects of the Merseyside waterfront development plan will start. [HL3813]

Lord Falconer of Thoroton

Work on the Mersey Waterfront Regional Park is progressing as planned and a commencement business plan is currently being finalised for consideration by partners and stakeholders.

The five Merseyside local authorities have formed a steering group to develop a programme of proposed projects over the period 2002–05. The programme is anticipated to commence in September.