Written question asked by Louise Ellman (Labour) on Wednesday, 31 October 2001, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 14 November 2001. It was answered by Sally Keeble (Labour) on Wednesday, 14 November 2001 on behalf of the Department for Transport, Local Government and the Regions.

Dept for Transport Local Government and the Regions

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, Local Government and the Regions, how much money is owed to his Department by Walton Group Plc in respect of Exchange Flags Liverpool; and if he will make a statement. - Includes figures.

Answer: Mrs. Ellman: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, Local Government and the Regions how much money is owed to his Department by Walton Group Plc in respect of Exchange Flags Liverpool; and if he will make a statement. [12620] Ms Keeble: The Department is pursuing a civil claim against the Walton Group plc and Todd and Benn (Contractors) Ltd. to recover the full city grant value of £4,444,782. In addition, it is seeking interest totalling £2,603,062 as of 9 November 2001, and a claim for legal fees, costs and expert fees that are estimated at 8 November 2001 to be £280,000 (inclusive of VAT).

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 374 c723W; 12620
Session: 2001-02
Subjects: Grants Liverpool Repayments Urban development grants Todd and Benn Contractors Walton Group
Contains statistics: Yes
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