§ Mrs. EllmanTo ask the Deputy Prime Minister what progress is being made in resolving the dispute concerning funding given to the Walton Group for its regeneration of Exchange Flags, Liverpool. [78758]
§ Mr. McNultyEnglish Partnerships, acting as agent for the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister, is continuing its legal action for the return of all public money and subsequent legal costs expended on the Exchange Flags building, Liverpool. The date for trial has been set for the week beginning 18 November 2002.
For legal reasons, I cannot comment further at the present time. I shall write to my hon. Friend when more information is available.