HC Deb 22 January 1986 vol 90 cc220-1W
21. Mr. Spearing

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment if he is satisfied with the working of the statutory code of practice relating to consultation between the London Docklands Development Corporation and local borough councils.

Sir George Young

Yes.

Mr. Spearing

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment for what specific purpose the London Docklands Development Corporation has issued a compulsory purchase order for land adjacent to the Silvertown viaduct in the London borough of Newham.

Sir George Young

This matter is currently the subject of public local inquiry and it would be inappropriate for Ministers to comment.

Mr. Spearing

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will state the number of separate businesses and persons employed in them presently occupying the industrial area adjacent to Silvertown viaduct, recently the subject of a compulsory purchase order by the London Docklands Development Corporation, together with the number of businesses and employees already relocated by that corporation from that area.

Sir George Young

There are 36 businesses occupying this land and the corporation is currently undertaking an employment survey to discover the number of employees in the area. No businesses have yet been relocated.