HC Deb 20 July 2004 vol 424 c137W
Bob Spink

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport what recent representations she has received on progress on the new Wembley Stadium development: and what the latest estimated date is for completion. [183595]

Mr. Caborn

In the period since 1 April 2004 we have received no representations asking about progress towards completion of the Wembley Stadium development.

A key milestone for Wembley National Stadium Ltd. was the successful raising of the Stadium arch in June 2004. The Stadium remains on target for completion in January 2006 and to be built within budget.

We continue to work with all those involved in the development to ensure that public contributions are protected and used in the most efficient and effective ways possible.

Bob Spink

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport what recent representations she has received on the costs of the new Wembley Stadium development. [183596]

Mr. Caborn

Since 1 April 2004 we have received letters from the right hon. Sir George Young and from Mr. Stuart Sutherland of Dornoch, Scotland, about the cost of the Wembley Stadium development.

The stadium remains on target for completion in January 2006 and to be built within budget.

We continue to work with all those involved in the Wembley National Stadium development to ensure that public contributions are protected and used in the most efficient and effective ways possible.