HC Deb 11 December 1996 vol 287 c212W
Mr. Cox

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment when the London borough of Wandsworth last forwarded a report to his Department on the overall condition of(a) the structure and (b) the site of Battersea power station; and if he will place a copy of the report in the Library. [8515]

Sir Paul Beresford

I have received no such reports. The building is regularly inspected by English Heritage. The last such inspection was on 5 December.

Mr. Cox

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will make a statement about the state of the internal structure of Battersea power station. [8637]

Sir Paul Beresford

No. The building is regularly inspected by English Heritage. The last such inspection was on 5 December and is a matter for the Secretary of State for National Heritage.

Mr. Cox

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment when officials from his Department last visited the site of Battersea power station; what reports were published on their visit; and where such reports can be obtained. [8638]

Sir Paul Beresford

Officials visited Battersea power station on 3 December for a presentation of the proposals to redevelop the site. No reports have been published.

Mr. Cox

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment what is the acreage of the site of Battersea power station. [8514]

Sir Paul Beresford

I understand that the site is some 30 acres—12 hectares.