§ Mr. Heddleasked the Secretary of State for the Environment what reasons have been given to the London Docklands Development Corporation as to why the master building agreement in respect of the Canary Wharf was not signed by Mr. G. Ware-Travelsted on (a) the original date of 28 February stipulated by the London Docklands Development Corporation, (b) 90 days after the London Docklands Light Railway Bill received Royal Assent, 18 march 1987, as confirmed to the London Docklands Development Corporation by Mr. Ware-Travelsted's chief executive, and (c) on other dates stipulated by the London Docklands Development Corporation since then; and if he will make a statement on the present state of negotiations between the London Docklands Development Corporation and (i) Mr. WareTravelsted and (ii) any other party.
§ Mr. Ridley[pursuant to his reply, 17 July 1987]: I can now inform the House that the master building agreement between the London Docklands Development Corporation and the developers of Canary Wharf was signed later that day, together with the agreement with London Regional Transport relating to the extension of the docklands light railway. This development will bring 106W to docklands new investment and jobs on a massive scale, and represents a major success for the London Docklands Development Corporation and our urban development corporation policy.