Written question asked by Lord Storey (Liberal Democrat), in the House of Lords. It was answered by Baroness Rawlings (Conservative) on Tuesday, 1 May 2012.

World Heritage Sites: Liverpool

Question: To ask Her Majesty’s Government, in the light of their commitment to protecting and conserving UNESCO World Heritage Sites, what measures they are taking concerning the impact of the proposed Liverpool Waters development on Liverpool’s World Heritage Site status.

Answer: The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) is working with Liverpool City Council, English Heritage, UNESCO and other stakeholders in relation to the development. Following a request from the World Heritage Committee, DCMS invited a joint UNESCO/ICOMOS monitoring mission to Liverpool last autumn and the mission’s findings are expected to be discussed at the World Heritage Committee’s annual meeting in June. Earlier this year, Liverpool City Council indicated that it is minded to approve the Liverpool Waters planning application. The application will be referred in due course to the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government, who will decide whether or not to call it in.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 16872; 736 c473-4WA
Session: 2010-12
Related items: World Heritage Sites: Liverpool
Tuesday, 22 May 2012
Written questions
House of Lords
Subjects: Property development Liverpool World Heritage sites
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