HC Deb 13 July 1988 vol 137 cc224-5W
Mr. Leighton

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment what is the total public subsidy to Canary wharf to date.

Mr. Trippier

There is no direct subsidy. Improvements costing some £250 million are being made to the public infrastructure to serve developments in that part of docklands which includes Canary wharf.

Mr. Leighton

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment how many jobs he estimates that Canary wharf will provide.

Mr. Trippier

Between 50,000 and 60,000.