asked Her Majesty's Government:Which companies or groups are on the shortlist of bidders who have expressed an interest in developing the site of the Millennium Dome. [HL1552]
The proposals and shortlist of bidders who have expressed an interest in developing the site of the Millennium Dome are:Dome Europe, a high technology leisure, business and retail destination, proposed by the principal finance group of Nomura International plc.
Greenwich Media World, a high profile mixed use leisure and business destination focused on media and communications, proposed by a consortium comprising Pell Frischmann, London Merchant Securities, Sir Robert McAlpine, WestLB Panmure Ltd and the Tussauds Group.
International Merchandise and Cultural Centre, a global one-stop shop for exchanging goods, services and tourism promotions, proposed by a consortium comprising Country Heights Holdings Berhad, Sunrise Berhad and Maccon Investment Holdings (Proprietary) Ltd.
Legacy plc, a high technology industrial campus of workspace leisure and retail uses, proposed by Robert Bourne.
Sports Dome 2001, an advanced multiple sports facility, proposed by a consortium comprising John Taylor International Ltd, Chelsfield Plc, Collard Grosvenor and Price Nicholson.
Monex Leisure Ltd and MEPC plc who proposed City of the Future, a theme park centred on the use of technology, were shortlisted but have since withdrawn from the competition for business reasons.