Written question asked by Lord Wigley (Plaid Cymru) on Tuesday, 23 February 1999, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 4 March 1999. It was answered by Alun Michael (Labour) on Thursday, 4 March 1999 on behalf of the Welsh Office.

Welsh Office

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Wales, which company or companies gave his Department professional advice (a) on the use of Crickhowell House as part of the National Assembly project and (b) when Crickhowell House was first let in 1991-92; and if he will make a statement.

Answer: Mr. Wigley: To ask the Secretary of State for Wales which company or companies gave his Department professional advice (a) on the use of Crickhowell House as part of the National Assembly project and (b) when Crickhowell House was first let in 1991-92; and if he will make a statement. [73608] Mr. Michael: Professional advice was given to my Department regarding the use of Crickhowell House as part of the National Assembly for Wales by PACE (Property Advisers to the Civil Estate), Symonds Group, Crown and Company and the Powell Dobson Partnership. An independent review of their work was undertaken by Gooch and Wagstaffe and the AYH Partnership. Negotiations in 1991-92 for the acquisition of Crickhowell House for the Welsh Health Commons Services Authority were undertaken by Gooch and Wagstaffe and Bevan Ashford.

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