§ Mr. Peter AinsworthTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions what provision exists for Legacy plc to receive compensation from public funds for costs incurred in bidding for the Dome site in the event of negotiations failing; and if he will make a statement. [149340]
§ Ms ArmstrongThe Government continue to negotiate with Legacy plc as the preferred bidder. The rules of the competition make no provision for meeting the cost of unsuccessful bidders, and that applies to the Legacy negotiations as long as the Government comply with the relevant requirements of the preferred bidder offer in its dealings with Legacy. The details of the preferred bidder documentation are commercially confidential.
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