§ Mr. Cartwrightasked the Secretary of State for the Environment how many staff he expects to be transferred from the Greater London council to the new Thamesmead community trust indicating the differing grades involved.
§ Sir George YoungThis information is not yet available. Mr. Thornton, chairman designate of the trust. is still involved in negotiations with the staff and trade union representatives about future staffing levels at
729WThamesmead. When these are finalised and endorsed by the board, the trust will make the requisite offers of employment.
§ Mr. Cartwrightasked the Secretary of State for the Environment what initial office accommodation is to be made available for the new Thamesmead community trust.
§ Sir George YoungThe trust will be able to purchase from the London Residuary Body existing GLC owned office accommodation at Thamesmead. If additional space is needed, it will be for the trust to make provision for it.