HC Deb 28 January 1987 vol 109 cc243-4W
Mr. John Hunt

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment when his Department was first informed of the withdrawal by the London borough of Bromley from the court proceedings in respect of the proposed office development at Bromley, South by Arlington Securities.

Mr. Tracey

Inquiries on 6 January 1987 revealed that the Treasury Solicitor had been informed, by the London borough of Bromley's letter dated 10 December 1986, of its intention to withdraw. The Treasury Solictor had not previously notified the Department because the challenge remains extant until a notice of discontinuance has been agreed by all the parties. The notice of discontinuance has not yet been received and the matter remains subjudice. I have written to my hon. Friend to explain the situation.