HC Deb 22 October 1992 vol 212 c361W
Mr. Gallie

To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland (1) if he will publish a list of tenderers for the upgrading of Hampden park;

(2) by what date tenders are to be submitted for the upgrading of Hampden park;

(3) if he will ensure that at least one independent construction company with its administrative base in Scotland is included on the list of tenderers for the upgrading of Hampden park;

(4) how much the Scottish Office has invested in the joint venture with the Scottish Football Association and the Football Trust for the upgrading of Hampden park.

Sir Hector Monro

The Government are providing £3.5 million as a cash-limited contribution towards a £12 million project being undertaken by the national stadium committee to make Hampden park all-seated, in line with Taylor report requirements. The national stadium committee, set up by Queen's Park FC, the Scottish Football Association and the Scottish Football League to respond to Scotland's national football stadium needs, is solely responsible for all matters relating to the contracts for work to make Hampden all-seated.