§ Mr. LeightonTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment when Thames house, the temporary annexe of Newham community college, will be up and running; and what is the basis of its capital and revenue funding.
§ Mr. TrippierThe LDDC expects to complete refurbishment of its former Thames house office by mid-June, but parts will be available for college use before then. Opening dates will be decided by the college.
The corporation is paying the costs of refurbishment, and will licence the building to the London borough of Newham on a peppercorn basis. In addition it will contribute 20 per cent. of revenue costs for five years, up to agreed cash limits. Annual revenue costs are expected to be approximately £1 million.