§ Mr. Cartwrightasked the Secretary of State for Transport if he will list the properties that his Department has (a) purchased and (b) is negotiating to purchase in connection with the East London river crossing between Thamesmead and Falconwood; when these were offered to the London borough of Greenwich or Bexley for letting; and on what terms.
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§ Mr. Kenneth ClarkeAt the request of the previous owners, the Department has purchased the following properties in connection with the proposed East London river crossing. They were offered to Greenwich borough council on the dates shown:
- 11 Camrose Street, S.E.2—31 March 1981.
- 118 Wickham Lane, S.E.2—12 March 1981.
- 31 Camrose Street, S.E.2—30 April 1981.
- 291 Plumstead High Street, S.E.2—30 April 1981.
- 336 Plumstead High Street, S.E.2—30 April 1981.
They were offered at rentals assessed by the district valuer for an initial period of three years: this can be extended depending on when they are required for the start of work.
Further requests from owners of several other properties are under consideration. It would not be right for me to publish details of confidential negotiations of this sort involving private individuals.