§ Baroness Anelay of St Johnsasked Her Majesty's Government:
How many companies or individuals have entered bids to buy the Millennium Dome site; and when they will announce the result of their analysis of these bids; and. [HL1190]
How many companies or individuals are on the shortlist of bidders for the Millennium Dome site which is being considered by the Government; and when they will publish the names of those who are on the shortlist; and [HL1191]
108WAWhich companies, bodies or individuals have expressed an interest in being the "content supplier" for the winning bidder for the Millennium Dome site.[HL1192]
§ The Minister of State, Department for Transport, Local Government and the Regions (Lord Falconer of Thoroton)While the process to secure an appropriate long-term use of the Dome continues, it would not be appropriate to publish such information, which is commercially confidential. To reveal any of these details would undermine ongoing discussions, would not be conducive to a successful conclusion and would be against the public interest.
§ Baroness Anelay of St Johnsasked Her Majesty's Government:
What bids they have received for the use of the site of the Millennium Dome for events during the period 5 November 2001 to 5 December 2002. [HL1193]
§ Lord Falconer of ThorotonWhile the process of securing a long-term sustainable use is continuing, English Partnerships is following up expressions of interest it has received about possible events at the Dome. The first of these, following soon after completion of the decommissioning works, will be the Ministry of Sound event on New Year's Eve. English Partnerships has received a number of other inquiries, all of which are being looked into and will be considered on their merits.
§ Baroness Noakesasked Her Majesty's Government:
With how many bidders or potential bidders for the Millennium Dome site they or English Partnerships were negotiating on 1 July 2001, 1 October 2001 and now. [HL1197]
§ Lord Falconer of ThorotonOngoing market testing is exploring all avenues. On professional advice we are in discussion with a small number of serious contenders. To reveal any of these details would undermine ongoing discussions, would not be conducive to a successful conclusion and would be against the public interest.