§ 10. Mr. Gerald HowarthTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will make a statement on progress on the design for the Scottish Parliament. [37623]
§ Mr. McLeishThe design team selection process is proceeding to schedule. From some 70 firms submitting bids, 12 have been chosen to take part in competitive interviews in May and, thereafter, 3 or 4 firms will be asked to prepare indicative design proposals for the Holyrood site which will go on public display. The design team will be appointed in July.