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Written question asked by Lord Kennedy of Southwark (Labour), in the House of Lords. It was answered by Lord De Mauley (Conservative) on Monday, 3 October 2011.


Public Procurement

Question
To ask Her Majesty’s Government what steps they took to manage any potential conflict of interest for consultants working on the Thameslink rolling stock project who were also working for one or more potential bidders; and what due diligence was performed in these cases.
Answer

Consultants and lawyers are required to declare any conflicts of interest as part of the selection process and throughout the life of the contract.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
11805; 730 c136WA
Session
2010-12
Notes
Answer received between Thursday 15 September and Monday 26 September 2011.
Subjects
Consultants Conflict of interests Procurement Rolling stock Thameslink line
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk