Written question asked by Frank Cook (Labour) on Tuesday, 6 June 2000, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 7 June 2000. It was answered by Baroness Armstrong of Hill Top (Labour) on Wednesday, 7 June 2000 on behalf of the Department of the Environment, Transport and the Regions.

Dept of the Environment Transport and the Regions

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions, when the report on inquiries into allegations against the former Teesside Development Corporation will be completed; and if he will make a statement. (Report in Library Dep No 00/921). - Includes ref to DETR report in Library.

Answer: Mr. Frank Cook: To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions when the report on inquiries into allegations against the former Teesside Development Corporation will be completed; and if he will make a statement. [125244] Ms Armstrong: I have today placed in the Libraries of the House copies of the report prepared by officials of my Department. They sought to establish whether there was any firm evidence which would support various allegations that had been made against the former Development Corporation. In the event, insufficient documentary evidence was found that would definitively prove or disprove the allegations. However, some evidence emerged suggesting that a grant paid by the Corporation to a local company had been diverted. The police were informed and I understand that they are making further investigations.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 125244; 351 c249W
Session: 1999-00
Subjects: Disclosure of information Audit Fraud Grants Publications Urban development corporations Teesside Development Corporation
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