HL Deb 07 December 2001 vol 629 c162WA
Lord Northbrook

asked Her Majesty's Government:

When the sole shareholder of the New Millennium Experience Company (NMEC) first became aware of payments by that company to Cardew & Co; and what payments have been made by NMEC to Cardew & Co (a) before 31 December 2000 and (b) since 31 December 2000. [HL1530]

Lord Falconer of Thoroton

The appointment of Cardew & Co is a matter for the New Millennium Experience Company (NMEC). I was made aware by NMEC on 19 October 2000 of the arrangements for the use of Cardew & Co. Payments made to Cardew & Co total £207,591 to the end of the year 2000 and £132,064 to 30 September 2001.