内容摘要：Bedford station would be redeveloped with a public plaza at the front of the station and a new multi-storey car park.

Bedford station would be redeveloped with a public plaza at the front of the station and a new multi-storey car park.

"[WonderWorld] will offer the best of British design."Botanist David Bellamy was involved in planning a mock safari while astronomer Sir Patrick Moore was to contribute to an observatory.

The complex would house a covered 10,000-seat stadium for indoor sports, changing rooms, rugby and football pitches, and all-weather tennis courts.There were also proposals for a family resort with hotels – 2,000 rooms in seven hotels initially, expanding to 6,000 rooms – and an 18-hole golf course with 100 holiday villas.The park's overall goal was to launch a new leisure industry built around "British heritage, folklore, science, and innovation".

The developer behind WonderWorld was Group Five, a company that pitched the park as "a family affair" offering a broad mix of attractions to suit all ages and interests.The first phase of construction was estimated to cost £223m, with the full development forecast to hit £346m.

A 39-month construction timeline was set, aiming for an initial opening in 1985.

Despite early enthusiasm, WonderWorld's momentum began to stall.Earlier on Sunday, Cabinet Office minister Pat McFadden said it was not "unusual for people to have passes to attend political meetings".

A No 10 source confirmed Lord Alli held a garden reception during the brief time he had a pass, but declined to say why he had one, or when or why he gave it up.The TV executive was appointed to the House of Lords by Tony Blair in 1998 and has recently led fundraising for the Labour Party, as well as donating to individuals including Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer.

Asked about the Sunday Times report during an appearance on Sky News on Sunday, Mr McFadden said: "I don't think he's got the pass now but he may have had one in the past."Tory shadow paymaster general John Glen MP said it was "disappointing" to see Labour "only attempting to act on their culture of cronyism after feeling the pressure in the media".