HC Deb 11 November 1985 vol 86 c23W
Mr. Mikardo

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment whether, in relation to the proposals for the Canary wharf site in the Isle of Dogs enterprise zone, the Royal Fine Arts Commission has been consulted.

Sir George Young

The Royal Fine Arts Commission will receive a full presentation of the scheme on 13 November 1985.

Mr. Mikardo

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment what account was taken in the decision regarding the proposed development of the Canary wharf site in the Isle of Dogs enterprise zone of the scale, extent and height of the proposed development.

Sir George Young

The London Docklands Development Corporation took full account of the scale, extent and height of the development before approving it in principle at its board meeting on 17 October 1985.

Mr. Mikardo

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment what schemes, actual or proposed, were submitted for his Department's approval and subsequently withdrawn prior to the proposal currently under discussion for the development of the Canary wharf site in the Isle of Dogs.

Sir George Young

None.