HC Deb 16 March 1989 vol 149 c316W
Mr. Leighton

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment how many firms or businesses have been relocated with London Docklands development corporation assistance since 1981; how many of these firms were moved to locations outside the urban development area; and how many jobs were in firms or businesses relocated with London Docklands development corporation assistance since 1981.

Mr. Trippier

I will write to the hon. Member.

Mr. Leighton

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment what the London Docklands development corporation has done to co-ordinate information on job opportunities, trends and forecasts, training needs and take-up of training opportunities.

Mr. Trippier

Several employment and training co-ordinating groups have now been set up in Docklands, which exchange information of this type, and on which the LDDC, local authorities, other agencies and the private sector are all represented.

Mr. Leighton

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment what gaps in training provisions the London Docklands development corporation has identified; and what intervention it has undertaken to remedy them.

Mr. Trippier

This is primarily a matter for agencies responsible for training provision. The corporation is helping by providing information, improving coordination among those involved, and by its contribution to a wide range of training projects.

Mr. Leighton

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment what steps the London Docklands development corporation has taken to see that a high proportion of jobs at Tobacco dock will go to local people.

Mr. Trippier

I refer the hon. Member to the answer I gave him on 31 January at column201.

Mr. Leighton

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will give a breakdown and analysis of existing jobs in the Royal docks area of Newham.

Mr. Trippier

I refer the hon. Member to the LDDC's 1987 census of employment, a copy of which has been laid in the Library.