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The contract period was three years and five months commencing on the possession date (ie, the original contract period ended on 31 August 2006).
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The contract terms provided for the contract term to be extended. On 28 January 2005 the contract was extended by a period of 12 months (ie, up to 31 August 2007).
On 15 February 2006 the contract was extended by a further period of 12 months minimum (ie, up to 31 August 2008), with a variable period thereafter the precise duration of which is to be determined by the commencement date of the M25 DBFO contract.
The actual annual costs to date are as follows:
1 April 2003-31 March 2004—£13.15 million
1 April 2004-31 March 2005—£13.82 million
1 April 2005- 31 March 2006—£14.53 million
1 April 2006- 31 August 2006—£5.97 million
The contract is a target price contract based on the Highways Agency’s managing agent contractor (MAC) form of contract. The MAC is a contract derived from and in the style of the engineering and construction contract published by the Institution of Civil Engineers.
The contract was awarded on the basis of the most advantageous bid taking into account quality, price and other relevant matters.
Shipping: Cruise Liner Crews
Lord Patten asked Her Majesty's Government:
Further to the Written Answer by the Lord Davies of Oldham on 18 October (WA 197), whether they will reconsider their decision not to have discussions concerning the welfare of below-deck crews during their regular contacts with shipping interests.[HL7921]
Lord Davies of Oldham: The Government have not made any decision to refrain from discussions concerning the welfare of below-deck crews during regular contacts with shipping interests. I am not aware of any request to discuss this matter to date but, if such a request is received, it will be carefully considered.
Waterways: Attracting Visitors
Lord Fearn asked Her Majesty's Government:
What attractions have been introduced on inland waterways in England and Wales in the past three years in order to attract more visitors.[HL7728]
Lord Davies of Oldham: The Government do not maintain a list of attractions on inland waterways. However, British Waterways, a government-sponsored body, maintains a website, www.waterscape.com, which gives details of attractions and events on inland waterways throughout Britain.
To encourage tourism, the Department for Culture, Media and Sport funds VisitBritain to promote Britain to overseas visitors and to England
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