HC Deb 10 February 1995 vol 254 cc431-2W
Mr. Morgan

To ask the Secretary of State for Wales, pursuant to his answer of 30 January,Official Report, column 538, if his consent was sought for the development agreement between Associated British Ports and the Cardiff Bay development corporation in March 1991; what assessment he has made of the contributions Associated British Ports would have made to the infrastructure costs of Cardiff Bay developmentcorporation if the previous arrangement of 11 May 1989 had remained in place; and whether the measurement of the appropriate level of development to be undertaken by Associated British Ports related exclusively to the level of private sector development attracted.

Mr. Redwood

These questions relate to operational matters to which the chief executive will respond, as indicated in my answer of 7 February 1995,Official Report, column 151.

Mr. Morgan

To ask the Secretary of State for Wales what consultations he has had with the chairman of the Cardiff Bay development corporation about its contract with N. M. Rothschilds and Son Ltd.; between which dates Rothschilds was retained as financial consultants to Cardiff Bay development corporation; and if he will list its principal duties during this period.

Mr. Redwood

I understand the contract ceased in 1990. The issues raised are operational and the chief executive will write to the hon. Member. I have had no discussions with the chairman about Rothschilds.