7  Independent Enquiry Clause

The liability of the FM Contractor under this Deed shall not be modified released, diminished or in any way affected by any independent inspection investigation or enquiry into any relevant matter which may be made or carried out by or for the Authority nor by any failure or omission to carry out any such inspection, investigation or enquiry nor by the appointment by the Authority of any independent firm, company, or party whatsoever to review the progress of or otherwise report to the Authority in respect of the Services nor by any action or omission of any such firm, company or party whether or not such action or omission might give rise to any independent liability of such firm, company or party to the Authority provided always that nothing in this clause shall modify or affect any rights which the FM Contractor might have but for the existence of this clause to claim contribution from any third party whether under statute or at common law.