§ Mr. CartwrightTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport why his Department allowed the London borough of Greenwich to take possession of 3 Camrose street SE2, before the purchase of the property had been completed and the agreed price had been paid.
§ Mr. Channon[holding answer 22 December 1988]: The current occupation of 3 Camrose street is a matter for the vendor as its purchase by the Department on the basis of vacant possession has not yet been completed.
§ Mr. CartwrightTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport when his Department agreed terms for the purchase of 3 Camrose street SE2, following the service of618W a planning notice under section 193 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1971; why his Department has refused to meet the vendor's legal and professional costs; and when the agreed price was paid.
§ Mr. Channon[holding answer 22 December 1988]: Negotiations between the vendor and the district valuer were concluded in August. The district valuer subsequently advised that the vendor's professional fees should be included in the agreed price which is payable on completion, which is expected to take place next month.