asked the Secretary of State for the Environment when he expects that all eligible staff of the abolished authorities will have received their full entitlements to detriment payments.

Entitlements to financial detriment compensation are payable on a continuing basis for a period of eight years from the date when the loss or dimunution of emoluments occurs. Such entitlements cannot be paid in full until this period has expired.

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment what are the reasons for the delay in determining the detriment payments to the 388 eligible staff from the Greater London council.

This is a matter for the London residuary body.