§ Mr. HancockTo ask the Prime Minister what factors were taken into account in the decision to use Canary Wharf rather than buildings in public ownership to host the recent Anglo-French summit.[16752]
§ The Prime MinisterThe Canary Wharf Tower was chosen to reflect the modern and forward-looking partnership between Britain and France. The setting provided opportunities for the Government to work with the private sector in promoting an area of London of growing importance, and contemporary British design.
§ Miss McIntoshTo ask the Prime Minister what account was taken of the public contract for tendering provisions of the European Union in awarding the contracts for furnishing and decorating the Canary Wharf venue for the Anglo-French summit.[16581]
§ The Prime Minister[holding answer 19 November 1997]We were not required to take account of European Union tendering provisions since Government expenditure was below the threshold.