HC Deb 25 July 1989 vol 157 cc689-90W
Mr. Evennett

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment when he expects the Boundary Commission to complete its review of the London borough boundaries.

Mrs. Virginia Bottomley

The Local Government Boundary Commission must complete its reviews by 31 March 1992. Apart from that date, the rate of progress is a matter for the commission.

Mr. Evennett

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment when he expects the Boundary Commission to publish recommendations regarding the boundary of the London borough of Bexley.

Mrs. Virginia Bottomley

It is its statutory duty to complete the review by 31 March 1992. The rate of progress is a matter for the commission. I understand that the commission is considering separately the boundaries between the London borough of Bexley and the boroughs of Dartford, Bromley and Greenwich. They published draft proposals on the boundary with Dartford on 11 July 1988, and one small further draft proposal on 10 July 1989; they published draft proposals on the boundary with Bromley on 29 May 1989. They intend to hold a local meeting in connection with the boundary with Greenwich (at Thamesmead) in the autumn, which may result in draft proposals.