HC Deb 25 March 1987 vol 113 cc165-6W
Mr. Tony Banks

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment what alternative use for the J. J. Prior site the London Docklands Development Corporation has planned; what alternative riverside sites have been offered to the firm; if the London Docklands Development Corporation intends to purchase compulsorily the land occupied by J. J. Prior, an aggregate firm on the River Lea; and how many people are employed by J. J. Prior Ltd.

Mr. John Patten

Approximately 30 people are employed by J. J. Prior on this site, which is affected by

District Councils in Devon, rate support grant
1982–83

£ million

1983–84

£ million

1984–85

£ million

1985–86

£ million

1986–87

£ million

East Devon 4.022 4.105 4.025 3.864 4.282
Exeter 3.603 3.692 3.799 3.860 4.971
North Devon 2.756 2.826 2.806 2.666 2.952
Plymouth 9.846 9.921 9.913 10.101 12.305
South Hams 2.745 2.858 2.820 2.686 2.857
Teignbridge 3.656 3.778 3.713 3.515 3.834
Mid Devon 1.904 2.015 1.854 1.786 1.931
Torbay 4.463 4.667 4.651 4.778 4.968
Torridge 2.023 2.083 2.065 1.992 2.147
West Devon 1.307 1.457 1.428 1.376 1.481

proposals for a new roundabout at the junction of two major new roads. The LDDC has therefore resolved to acquire the site compulsorily, but its policy is to retain existing local firms within its area wherever possible or to find an alternative site providing the same, or better, facilities. Accordingly. the LDDC is discussing alternative riverside locations with the company.