§ Mr. Clifton-BrownTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport, Local Government and the Regions (1) what calculation he has made of the amount of lost interest per day arising from the lack of proceeds from the sale of the Dome site; [198491
(2) if it is his policy to obtain the best possible value from the north Greenwich peninsular site; if he will publish the conditions of sale of the Dome site; and what discussions he is engaged in with potential bidders for the (a) site and (b) structure of the Dome. [19851]
§ Ms KeebleThe process being followed is driven by the need to secure long-term regeneration of the peninsula and the wider area.
Evaluation of proposals for the future use of the Dome and any associated land includes a thorough assessment of value for money. Any sale of the Dome will also be required to provide a worthwhile and sustainable future for the Dome; and we will want to be assured that any proposal can be successfully delivered.
On-going market testing is exploring all avenues, and on the basis of professional advice we are in discussion with a small number of serious contenders. To reveal details of the discussions would not be conducive to a successful conclusion and would be against the public interest.