Written question asked by Louise Ellman (Labour) on Wednesday, 9 February 2005, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 21 February 2005. It was answered by Yvette Cooper (Labour) on Monday, 21 February 2005 on behalf of the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister.

Office of the Deputy Prime Minister

Question: To ask the Deputy Prime Minister, what progress has been made in re-investing in Liverpool the sum re-paid by the Walton Group in respect of Exchange Flags, as promised by his Department on 4th April 2003.

Answer: Mrs. Ellman: To ask the Deputy Prime Minister what progress has been made in re-investing in Liverpool the sum re-paid by the Walton Group in respect of Exchange Flags, as promised by his Department on 4 April 2003. [216461] Yvette Cooper: English Partnerships (EP), the Government's national regeneration agency, is currently working on a number of schemes in Liverpool including one to significantly enhance the Lime Street Gateway. This will include new public space, improved accessibility and potentially a new landmark building. English Partnerships will seek to allocate the Exchange Buildings windfall to a scheme including environmental improvements, in line with the intention behind the original grant. One option is the proposed investment in the Lime scheme where EP is working with Liverpool Vision, Liverpool city council, Network Rail, Merseytravel and the private sector. Detailed design work and financial analysis is ongoing with a view to obtaining the necessary approvals for this scheme by the summer.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 431 c325-6W; 216461
Session: 2004-05
Subjects: Investment Liverpool Repayments Regeneration Urban development grants Walton Group
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk