HC Deb 06 March 1991 vol 187 cc193-4W
Mr. Fatchett

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment how many compulsory purchase orders have been issued by Leeds development corporation in each financial year of its existence.

Mr. Portillo

Sixteen compulsory purchase orders have been promoted by Leeds development corporation; three in 1988–89, seven in 1989–90, and six in 1990–91. Of these, decisions have been issued on six of the orders, five orders were withdrawn by the development corporation prior to determination and five orders are currently proceeding to inquiry.

Mr. Fatchett

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment of the sites affected by compulsory purchase orders issued by Leeds development corporation; how many have been subject to redevelopment; and if he will list them.

Mr. Portillo

Land at Lowfold, South has been redeveloped. Work on three sites at Skelton Grange road, Goodman street and Sardinia street is currently under way and work will shortly be commencing on two sites at Knostrop and at Beza road.

Mr. Fatchett

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will list those firms which have been relocated by Leeds development corporation and the sites to which they have been moved.

Mr. Portillo

Some of this information was provided to the Leeds development corporation on a commercial-inconfidence basis. I advise the hon. Member to discuss with the chairman of the development corporation what information he is free to divulge.

Mr. Fatchett

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will list those firms, and the numbers employed, which have been moved since the inception of the Leeds development corporation because of development plans initiated by that corporation.

Mr. Portillo

The list of the relevant firms is as follows:

LIST OF FIRMS RELOCATED
Name of Firm Relocated to:
Flight 451 13/15 Hunslet Road, Leeds
J. Ingham Lower Briggate, Leeds
Waldene Card Co Canal Wharf, Wyther Lane, Leeds
E. Farrell trading as Highgate Motors Goodman Street, Leeds
WP Design for Print Stourton, Leeds
Leeds Graphic Press Balm Road, Leeds
Moore Signs Ltd Harrogate
Crosby Windows Hampshire
Impact Insulation (UK) Ltd Castleford
The Beetle People Morley, Leeds
Mr. A. Sellers Goodman Street, Leeds
L. Bainbridge and Sons Swinnow View, Leeds
D. Cherrington Slates Ltd Cross Green, Leeds
Leeds Trailers Snaith
Tudorgrade Stourton, Leeds
Stanton Roofing Rotherwell, Leeds.