§ Mr. Tony Banksasked the Secretary of State for the Environment (1) if he will list the sites referred to in paragraph 5.2.1 of the London Docklands development corporation 5-year operational plan, published in January, that the corporation has identified for possible acquisition, and identify the sites that are regarded by the corporation as high priority sites;
(2) what is (a) the cost of acquisition, (b) infrastructure and reclamation costs and (c) the disposal price of each site, listed separately, so far disposed of by the London Docklands development corporation;
(3) if he will list the consultants and consultancy fees used by the London Docklands development corporation in the 1984–85 financial year.
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§ Sir George YoungI will answer these questions shortly.
§ Mr. Tony Banksasked the Secretary of State for the Environment if, in the event of abolition of the Greater London council, London boroughs will be able to give assistance to industry outside their boundaries.
§ Sir George YoungYes. Using existing powers, the London boroughs acting either alone or in voluntary co-operation with other boroughs will be able to assist industry outside their own boundaries provided they are satisfied such expenditure will be of benefit to their area or its inhabitants.