HC Deb 13 July 1993 vol 228 cc412-3W
Ms Gordon

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment who funded the dance which took place in celebration of the opening of the Limehouse link road on 17 May in the Canary Wharf tower; and what was the full cost of this event.

Sir George Young

The London Docklands development corporation provided a reception in the Canary Wharf tower for staff involved in the Limehouse link project who were not able to attend the opening ceremony. The total cost of the reception was approximately £3,500.

Ms Gordon

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment what was the full cost, including security arrangements, of the opening ceremony for the Limehouse link road on 17 May.

Sir George Young

A total of £64,000. The main costs were for the hire of a marquee, catering, toilets, stands, the parade, plaques and presentation plates.