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• Question by: Bob Neill
• Meeting date: 15 November 2006

I might have to ask elsewhere. Let us get it in context. We now know that he had expressed concerns - I think was your phrase - that the project was not on track. This is not a rogue member of the Board, this is the person who is the Chair of the Authority expressing those concerns. What specifically were the concerns that he raised?

• Question by: Elizabeth Howlett
• Meeting date: 15 November 2006

Thank you very much. Can I pursue the reasons for Mr Lemley leaving? It has been alleged in some media reports - and of course we have no insider knowledge so I say that these are allegations - that he was inclined to blur the edges between Chair and Chief Executive, which must have been very irritating for Mr Higgins. It is also alleged that he was quite happy to pursue some pecuniary interests and was hoping to recruit a rather obscure American company which turned out to be run by a relative. Again, I am saying these are allegations...

• Question by: Bob Neill
• Meeting date: 15 November 2006

That came from some other source that speculation did it?

• Question by: Bob Neill
• Meeting date: 15 November 2006

What was the line that was put out, can you remind me?

• Question by: Bob Neill
• Meeting date: 15 November 2006

When Mr Lemley left, as I recall, it was suggested that it was because of ill health. Is that correct?

• Question by: Bob Neill
• Meeting date: 15 November 2006

You do not know whether there was any provision that might give rise to discussion on that?

• Question by: Bob Neill
• Meeting date: 15 November 2006

I understand. Was there any payment made to Mr Lemley in relation to the termination of his position?