HL Deb 10 June 1996 vol 572 cc155-6WA
Lord Marlesford

asked Her Majesty's Government:

Whether they have satisfied themselves that the Chris Parker Group Ltd. would have the financial resources to complete the purchase of the RAF Bentwaters site and whether there have been any occasions in the past when companies of which Mr. Chris Parker was a director have gone into liquidation.

Earl Howe

My department has made appropriate inquiries and is satisfied that the necessary financial resources are available to complete the purchase and that Mr. Parker has a sound and well researched business plan for the site.

Lord Marlesford

asked Her Majesty's Government:

Whether they have taken into consideration the report of Dun & Bradstreet International on the Chris Parker Group Ltd., incorporated in 1994 under Company Registration Number 2993477, in view of their current negotiations to sell the RAF Bentwaters site to this group.

Earl Howe

Yes.