§ Mr. MorganTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales on what date his Department first received representations in relation to the acquisition of land from Associated British Ports for the purposes of constructing the proposed Cardiff bay opera house; on what date representations were received with particular reference to potential conflicts of interest; on what date the Cardiff bay opera house trust transaction with Associated British Ports was completed; and on what date the conflict of interest issue was resolved. [35234]
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§ Mr. HagueThe acquisition of land for the proposed Cardiff bay opera house is an operational matter for Cardiff bay development corporation. At the end of 1992, the Welsh Office became aware that a site owned by Associated British Ports was being considered. A possible conflict of interest was raised with the Welsh Office and resolved in September 1993. The heads of terms agreement between CBDC and Associated British Ports was signed on 9 December 1994.