HC Deb 13 March 1991 vol 187 c519W
Mr. Fatchett

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment when work on the Leeds development corporation's proposed Centre Gate development at the junction of Meadow lane and Great Wilson street, Leeds will commence.

Mr. Key

The developers of the Centre Gate site, Hyperion Properties plc, are working on scheme details. The timetable for implementing the development is dependent on a range of factors including finalising site assembly, stopping up of existing roads and detailed planning permission. A commencement date for work to begin on site is therefore not yet available.

Mr. Fatchett

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will make a statement on the policies adopted by the Leeds development corporation towards further office development in the Leeds city centre area.

Mr. Key

Leeds development corporation is working with Leeds city council and Leeds City Development Company on a range of schemes which will further the role of Leeds as a business and financial centre. There are particular opportunities for new office development between Leeds city station and the junction of the M1/M621 motorways and on other land adjacent to the Leeds waterways.

Mr. Fatchett

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will list the city grants schemes supported by the Leeds development corporation.

Mr. Key

Leeds development corporation is supporting the following schemes with city grant assistanceConsultant Development Engineering Ltd., Hunslet provision of new factory and offices. Yorkshire Design Services Ltd., The Malt House, Chadwick Street—conversion to offices. A Way of Life Ltd., 42 The Calls—conversion to hotel and conference facilities. Fletcher Properties Ltd., 53 The Calls—conversion to offices. Speciality Shops Development Ltd., The White Cloth Hall, Crown Street—conversion to retail and cafe/restaurant space.

Mr. Fatchett

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will list by value(a) the site and property improvement grants, (b) community sponsorship grants and (c) environmental improvement grants issued by the Leeds development corporation.

Mr. Key

Leeds development corporation has approved for grant payment the following amounts under these programmes:

  1. (a) Site and property improvement grants—£127,000.
  2. (b) Community sponsorship grants—£23,000.
  3. (c) Environmental improvement grants—£158,000.