Written question asked by Tim Yeo (Conservative) on Tuesday, 23 October 2001, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Friday, 26 October 2001. It was answered by Sally Keeble (Labour) on Friday, 26 October 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, on what date (a) he, (b) other ministers and (c) officials in his Department, first spoke to (a) representatives of Legacy plc, (b) representatives of the Wellcome Trust, (c) the Duke of Westminster or his colleagues and (d) any other party to discuss the acquisition of the Millennium Dome, following the failure of the Nomura deal.

Answer: Mr. Yeo: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, Local Government and the Regions on what date (a) he, (b) other Ministers and (c) officials in his Department, first spoke to (a) representatives of Legacy plc, (b) representatives of the Wellcome Trust, (c) the Duke of Westminster or his colleagues and (d) any other party to discuss the acquisition of the Millennium Dome, following the failure of the Nomura deal. [10688] Ms Keeble: To reveal details of any discussions could compromise the negotiating process and would be against the public interest. It is of course open to any interested party to make their interest known.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 10688; 373 c431W
Session: 2001-02
Subjects: Property transfer Sales Millennium dome Legacy Nomura International Wellcome Trust
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk