HC Deb 21 February 1989 vol 147 cc575-6W
Mr. O'Brien

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will set out the basis on which the grant to Alaska works in Southwark was made; what special factors made the award a priority; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Trippier

[holding answer 20 February 1989]: The Alaska works project has been offered city grant of £4,162,000. It has been appraised by the Department and conforms to the guidelines set out in the city grant guidance notes, copies of which are available in the Library of the House. Detailed information provided in the course of the city grant appraisal is commercially confidential.