HC Deb 26 October 1987 vol 121 cc43-4W
Mr. Cohen

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment what finance he will provide for the London borough of Waltham Forest to replace trees destroyed in the recent storm.

Mr. Chope

I refer the hon. Member to the statement by my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State on Wednesday 21 October.

Mr. Cohen

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment what finance he will provide to the London borough of Waltham Forest to make safe the approximately 700 dangerous structures in the borough as a result of the recent storm.

Mr. Chope

I refer the hon. Member to the statement by my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State on Wednesday 21 October. A letter has been sent to the chief executive of the London borough of Waltham Forest, giving details of the arrangements for claiming assistance under the Bellwin scheme. My right hon. Friend's announcement also dealt with the question of additional capital allocations for damage to buildings.

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