Liverpool Street Station

HC Deb 15 June 1978 vol 951 cc634-5W

Mr. Channon

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment whether any discussions have taken place with British Railways about the possible development land tax requirement, if the proposed redevelopment of Liverpool Street Station were to go ahead; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Shore

This is a matter for the British Railways Board and the Development Land Tax Office, and I understand that they are discussing the possible development land tax consequences in the event that the proposed redevelopment of Liverpool Street and Broad Street Stations were to go ahead.

Mr. Channon

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment when he expects to be able to come to a conclusion on British Railways' proposals for the redevelopment of Liverpool Street Station.

Mr. Shore

As I stated in my reply to my hon. Friend the Member for Hackney, South and Shoreditch (Mr. Brown) on 19th May 1978—[Vol. 950, c. 322.]—these are major and complex proposals which need time to be considered fully, but a decision will be announced as soon as possible.