Part 3 The Case for public sector support is heavily dependent on wider benefits
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The Department's economic assessment of the project is debatable
The Department's economic assessment of the project is debatable
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The Department made changes to the value for money assessment as the deal progressed
The final methodology was unconventional for a public transport project at that time
There was no explicit guidance on the inclusion of passenger benefits
Some of the assumptions in the value for money assessment are questionable
The value for money justification for public sector support is marginal if amended assumptions are used
The value for money justification for public sector support collapses if Eurostar UK does not achieve expected patronage levels