HC Deb 07 July 1993 vol 228 cc146-7W
Ms Gordon

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment what environmental impact assessments have been obtained in connection with the proposed third river crossing at Blackwall in Tower Hamlets.

Mr. Norris

I have been asked to reply.

I refer the hon. Member to the answer that I gave on 29 June at columns 404–5.

Ms Gordon

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment what arrangements he has made for compensation to property owners in the neighbourhood of the Blackwall tunnel, Tower Hamlets for loss of value to their properties blighted by the third river crossing proposals.

Mr. Norris

I have been asked to reply.

Part I of the Land Compensation Act 1973 makes provision for compensation in such circumstances. In addition, the London borough of Tower Hamlets has been invited to consider measures to mitigate the effect of the crossing on local residents.