HC Deb 27 November 2000 vol 357 cc374-5W
Mr. Greenway

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions what compulsory purchase orders he plans to issue in respect of land adjacent to Wembley Stadium so as to provide for a future Olympic bid based on Wembley. [139852]

Mr. Hill

The Secretary of State's compulsory purchase powers under section 228 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 would not be appropriate for this purpose.

Mr. Greenway

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions what discussions he has had with the Mayor of London about the planning and transport issues associated with a future Olympic bid based(a) at Wembley Stadium and (b) other venues in London. [139827]

Mr. Hill

The Secretary of State has had no discussions with the Mayor of London about the planning and transport issues associated with a future Olympic bid based at Wembley Stadium or at other venues in London.

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