§ Mr. BentonTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport, Local Government and the Regions if he will suspend implementation of the decision of the Planning Inspectorate with regard to the land between Harris drive and Netherton way, Bootle, Merseyside until the Government's investigation has concluded, following the Lancet report on landfill sites of 26 January. [31639]
§ Ms Keeble[holding answer 30 January 2002]It is not possible for the Secretary of State for Transport, Local Government and the Regions to suspend implementation of the planning appeal decision to allow the landfill of derelict land between Harris drive and Netherton way, Bootle. This case was transferred to an inspector and his decision is final unless it is successfully challenged in the High Court on a point of law. Two local residents have made such a challenge and the whole matter is now sub judice.