HC Deb 27 June 1988 vol 136 c157W
Ms. Gordon

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will state the nature of the proposals made to the London Docklands development corporation by various interested developers for the Canary wharf site, other than the first Canary Wharf Development Company until the signing of the option agreement with the latter company in May 1985.

Mr. Trippier

Prior to the signing of the option agreement, two existing buildings on Canary wharf had been occupied. Three other proposals had been made, two of which were office schemes which have since proceeded on other sites. The third was for an hotel, negotiations for which scheme were terminated.

Ms. Gordon

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will state the nature of the land use proposal made by developers of the site of Canary wharf, other than the first Canary Wharf Development Company, at the time when the interest in the main development was taken over by Olympia and York, stating the number of proposals concerned and the likely employment consequences for the site of those alternative possibilities.

Mr. Trippier

When Olympia and York took over the Canary wharf scheme there were no other proposals for the site.

Ms. Gordon

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will state any expenditure or financial obligation entered into or discharged by the London Docklands development corporation with any developer, other than the first Canary Wharf Development Company, in respect of commitments or agreements made during May 1985; and if he will state their nature and amount.

Mr. Trippier

There were none.