To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, pursuant to his answer to the hon. Member for Bow and Poplar (Ms Gordon) of 8 June, Official Report, column 191, how many people attended the London Docklands development corporation banquet on 7 May; what proportion of the total cost was met from public funds; who were the catering contractors; and if he will place a list of those attending in the Library.

Approximately 650 people attended the Limehouse link dinner on 14 May. The London Docklands development corporation paid £27,750 to-wards the cost, the remaining £21,950 was contributed by a variety of companies and individuals. The catering contractors were Crown Catering Group of Romford, Essex. I have asked the LDDC to send a list of participants to the hon. Member.