§ Mr. LeightonTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment how much money has been allocated to the London Docklands development corporation's social development fund; how much has been spent so far; and what projects have been financed.
§ Mr. MoynihanThe LDDC does not have a "social development fund". However, total expenditure, arising from the memorandum of agreement between the LDDC 777W and the London borough of Newham is £25,349,000; details are listed in the table. Total docklands-wide expenditure by the corporation to date on social and community projects is £83,821,000 including housing, education, training and community support. It would not be practicable to list all of these projects.
Project Expenditure (£ 000s) Queensland and Westland points—Environmental works and meeting rooms 548 Royal Victoria Gardens—Paddling pool, play equipment, safety surface 155 Becton Alps—remedial and safety works 67 Beckton district park—Various works 83 East Becton district centre—Phase 1 infrastructure works 870 Mid Becton school—Parking and pedestrian access 91 East side Cyprus by-pass landscaping 119 West side Cyprus by-pass landscaping 88 Refurbishment of Thames House for Newham community college 315 Winsor Park social housing 19,863 Dock directiors access centre 850 North Beckton housing refurbishment 2,300 Total 25,349