HC Deb 21 October 1986 vol 102 cc830-1W
Mr. Spearing

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment what proposals he has approved for a study to be commissioned by the London Docklands Development Corporation on the social impact of its activities; and if he will state the expenditure approved by the corporation for this study.

Mr. John Patten

The London Docklands Development Corporation has commissioned a study to examine the social impact of its housing, employment and other programmes on local communities in the Isle of Dogs. The study will cost just under £50,000, and no departmental approval was required.