- Asked by: Fergus Ewing, MSP for Inverness East, Nairn and Lochaber, Scottish National Party
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Date lodged: Tuesday, 12 March 2002
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Current Status:
Answered by David Steel on 22 March 2002
To ask the Presiding Officer on what date the tenders were received for the contract for the MSP block wall cladding and windows; on what date the Holyrood Project Team considered the tenders; on what date a recommendation was made by the Holyrood Project Team to the Holyrood Progress Group on which company should be awarded the contract; what recommendation was made, and whether all documents in regard to this recommendation will be made publicly available.
Answer
Tenders for the MSP cladding and windows were received and opened on 9 October 2000 and I understand from the Convener of the Holyrood Progress Group they were considered by the Design Team, Cost Consultant and Construction Manager from then until 25 January 2001 when the tender recommendation was submitted to the Holyrood Project Team. The recommendation was that Flour City Architectural Metals (UK) Ltd should be awarded the contract for the MSP cladding package. The Parliament has received legal advice that the documents requested should not be made publicly available while the Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body's rights and entitlements are still being evaluated, as they may form part of the productions in any litigation which may follow.
- Asked by: Fergus Ewing, MSP for Inverness East, Nairn and Lochaber, Scottish National Party
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Date lodged: Tuesday, 12 March 2002
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Current Status:
Answered by David Steel on 22 March 2002
To ask the Presiding Officer whether the guarantee document granted by Flour City International Inc. in respect of the obligations of Flour City Architectural Metals (UK) Ltd was signed by John W Tang, President and Chief Executive Officer and Johnson K Fong, Chief Financial Officer and, if not, who signed the document on behalf of Flour City International Inc.
Answer
The Convener of the Holyrood Progress Group has confirmed that the parent company guarantee was signed by Johnson K Fong for and on behalf of the Guarantor.
- Asked by: Fergus Ewing, MSP for Inverness East, Nairn and Lochaber, Scottish National Party
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Date lodged: Tuesday, 12 March 2002
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Current Status:
Answered by David Steel on 22 March 2002
To ask the Presiding Officer on what date the Parent Company Guarantee was (a) dated and (b) received in respect of the obligations of Flour City Architectural Metals (UK) Ltd.
Answer
The Convener of the Holyrood Progress Group has confirmed that the Parent Company Guarantee was dated 28 September 2001 and was received by the Construction Manager, Bovis Lend Lease Ltd, on 5 October 2001.
- Asked by: Fergus Ewing, MSP for Inverness East, Nairn and Lochaber, Scottish National Party
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Date lodged: Tuesday, 12 March 2002
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Current Status:
Answered by David Steel on 22 March 2002
To ask the Presiding Officer what the detailed breakdowns are of (a) the current estimate of #3.9 million losses to the Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body resulting from the insolvency of Flour City Architectural Metals (UK) Ltd and (b) the previous estimate of losses of approximately #2 million.
Answer
I understand from the Convener of the Holyrood Progress Group that tenders for the various elements of the MSP cladding package are presently being evaluated and therefore it is not possible to provide a detailed breakdown of this figure. The previous estimate of the additional cost of £2 million was based only upon information that the supply of windows as sourced by Flour City Architectural Metals (UK) Ltd was no longer available.
- Asked by: Fergus Ewing, MSP for Inverness East, Nairn and Lochaber, Scottish National Party
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Date lodged: Tuesday, 12 March 2002
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Current Status:
Answered by David Steel on 22 March 2002
To ask the Presiding Officer on what date the initial contract between Flour City Architectural Metals (UK) Ltd and the Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body became binding.
Answer
I understand from the Convener of the Holyrood Progress Group that the Interim Contract was executed on 29 January 2001.
- Asked by: Fergus Ewing, MSP for Inverness East, Nairn and Lochaber, Scottish National Party
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Date lodged: Wednesday, 20 February 2002
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Current Status:
Answered by Elaine Murray on 20 March 2002
To ask the Scottish Executive what the impact will be on the Lochaber economy of the decision to reject plans for the #4.5 million Castle Tioram project.
Answer
In his report on the public local inquiry into the application for scheduled monument consent to conserve Castle Tioram, the Reporter stated that the realisation of the project would not make the castle a national tourist attraction and the economic impact of the development would not be of national importance. However, given its fragility, he stated that the application would benefit the local economy. He also observed that similar benefits could accrue in terms of specialist trades and tourism under the consolidation approach.
- Asked by: Fergus Ewing, MSP for Inverness East, Nairn and Lochaber, Scottish National Party
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Date lodged: Wednesday, 06 March 2002
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Current Status:
Answered by David Steel on 19 March 2002
To ask the Presiding Officer what the current estimates are of any losses to the Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body following the insolvency of Flour City Architectural Metals (UK) Ltd, giving a detailed breakdown of any such estimates.
Answer
The Convener of the Holyrood Progress Group has confirmed that at this point in time, there are no identified losses. The additional costs to the project arising from the insolvency of Flour City Architectural Metals (UK) Ltd, are currently estimated as £3.85 million. The various elements of the MSP cladding are presently out to re-tender therefore it is not possible to provide a detailed breakdown of this figure.
- Asked by: Fergus Ewing, MSP for Inverness East, Nairn and Lochaber, Scottish National Party
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Date lodged: Wednesday, 06 March 2002
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Current Status:
Answered by David Steel on 19 March 2002
To ask the Presiding Officer which companies awarded contracts for the new Parliament Building at Holyrood, other than Flour City Architectural Metals (UK) Ltd, (a) had no assets other than #2 share capital, (b) had never traded in the UK and (c) did not produce a performance bond.
Answer
None.
- Asked by: Fergus Ewing, MSP for Inverness East, Nairn and Lochaber, Scottish National Party
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Date lodged: Thursday, 21 February 2002
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Current Status:
Answered by Lewis Macdonald on 19 March 2002
To ask the Scottish Executive which roads are part of the Trans-European Network for Transport (TEN-T); whether the A82 is included; whether the trans-European character of this route renders it eligible for EU funding and, if so, what maximum funding can be sought, and whether it is considering making an application for such funding and, if so, what stage its consideration has reached.
Answer
The Trans-European Transport Network aims to ensure the sustainable mobility of persons and goods across the EU. It includes all transport links within the EU that are considered to be of common interest, including the Scottish motorway network and a number of trunk roads, including the A82 between Glasgow and Invergarry. The EU may contribute up to 10% of the project cost of schemes on these routes. The Executive currently has no plans to make an application for Trans-European Network support, for any scheme on the A82.
- Asked by: Fergus Ewing, MSP for Inverness East, Nairn and Lochaber, Scottish National Party
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Date lodged: Monday, 04 March 2002
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Current Status:
Answered by Allan Wilson on 18 March 2002
To ask the Scottish Executive what powers it has in respect of Crown Estates property and whether it will seek additional powers from Her Majesty's Government, with particular regard to fish farms.
Answer
The Executive has no powers in respect of Crown Estates property, and has no intention of seeking any.
