HL Deb 29 May 2002 vol 635 cc154-5WA
Baroness Hanham

asked Her Majesty's Government:

When they expect to bring to a conclusion the lease deal for the Millennium Dome negotiated with Meridian Delta. [HL4372]

Lord Falconer of Thoroton

I am pleased to announce that English Partnerships (EP) and Meridian Delta Ltd (MDL) have signed today a binding legal agreement.

The agreement is for the long-term development of 189 acres of land on the Greenwich peninsula over a period ending in 2025, including delivery of a long-term use for the dome as a major entertainment and sports arena and associated uses.

I refer the noble Baroness to the Statement I have made today which provides further details of the deal.