§ Mr. Ron BrownTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland how many projects involving the failed Lafferty Group were funded by the Scottish Development Agency; 541W what was the total amount of public money paid to the firm; whether any legal action has been taken over uncompleted contracts; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. LangThree projects involving F. Lafferty (Civil Engineering) Company Ltd., and two projects involving Lafferty Construction Ltd. were funded by the Scottish Development Agency. The amount of money paid is a commercial matter between the agency and the companies involved. The five projects carried out by F. Lafferty (Civil Engineering) Company Ltd. and Lafferty Construction Ltd. have all been completed.