HC Deb 25 July 1986 vol 102 c566W
Mr. Tony Banks

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment if the means of transfer of Thamesmead from the London residuary body have been decided; and if he will make a statement.

Mrs. Rumbold

It is proposed that the means of transfer should be by conveyance from the London residuary body to Thamesmead town.

Mr. Tony Banks

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment if there will be any ministerial involvement in the negotiations between the London residuary body and Thamesmead Town Ltd. as to the purchase price of land and property at Thamesmead; and if he will make a statement.

Mrs. Rumbold

By virtue of paragraph 61 of schedule 2 to the Housing (Consequential Provisions) Act 1985 the consent of my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State will be required before the disposal takes place.