National Exhibition Facilities

HC Deb 19 October 1995 vol 264 c305W

Mr. Corbett

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment what applications he has had for financial assistance towards the development of national exhibition facilities in London's east end from private developers. [37579]

Sir Paul Beresford

None.

Mr. Corbett

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment what is his policy in respect of the provision of financial assistance towards the development of national exhibition facilities in London's east end by private developers. [57580]

Sir Paul Beresford

I am aware of only one such proposed development for a site in the London docklands which is being pursued as a private finance initiative. There will be no public subsidy for this project. It will go forward only if the market considers it a viable proposition.