§ Mr. AltonTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, pursuant to his answer of 10 May,Official Report, column 348, on the Fanfare for a New World concert, when the Merseyside development corporation met Janet and Nic Corke, representing creditors; what was discussed; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Robin SquireA meeting was held with Merseyside development corporation on Tuesday 17 November 1992. This meeting was at the request of Mr. Corke, who asked for an informal discussion. Mrs. Corke informed the MDC of her concern with regard to the financial situation of the promoter of the Fanfare event and Mr. Corke explained the large financial losses incurred by himself which had affected his business adversely. While expressing sympathy, MDC stressed that it had no legal178W power to intervene in the situation. Neither Mr. Corke nor Mrs. Corke indicated they were representing the creditor as a body.
§ Mr. AltonTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, pursuant to his answer of 10 May,Official Report, column 384, on the Fanfare for a New World concert, what was known about the proven track-record of Rod Gunner, associate producer of Fanfare for a New World; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Robin SquireMDC was aware at an early stage that Mr. Gunner had been the director of a company which had previously suffered financial difficulties. In relation to the Fanfare event, however, Mr. Gunner was to act as technical producer only and without involvement in the financial affairs of Carroll Promotions Ltd. Inquiries had revealed that Mr. Gunner had a successful track record in technical matters and it was known that he had successfully produced the Symphony for a Spire attended by His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales as well as a number of other complex outdoor events.