HC Deb 31 March 2003 vol 402 c514W
Mr. Lepper

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport what representations he has received from English Heritage in respect of the proposed Brighton West Pier Harbour Revision Order. [105381]

Mr. Jamieson

None.

Mr. Lepper

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport when he expects to announce a decision on the proposed Harbour Revision Order for the Brighton West Pier. [105382]

Mr. Jamieson

There is one outstanding objection to this application and the Harbours Act 1964 requires that when this is the case, an inquiry must be held. If the applicants apply for an inquiry now, a decision on the Harbour Revision Order could be made within five to six months.

Mr. Lepper

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport (1) what assessment he has made of the need for repair to and restoration of the Brighton West Pier in considering the Harbour Revision Order; [105408] (2) what assessment he has made of the decision of Brighton and Hove City Council's Planning Applications Sub-Committee of 26 February 2003, in relation to the Brighton West Pier and the subsequent decision of the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister on the West Pier Planning Application in considering the proposed West Pier Harbour Revision Order. [105407]

Mr. Jamieson

None. The Secretary of State will receive advice on all relevant issues from the Inspector after a public inquiry into the Order, if and when an inquiry is held.