The Termination of the PFI Contract for the National Physical Laboratory

The Termination of the PFI Contract for the National Physical Laboratory

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This report has been prepared under Section 6 of the National Audit Act 1983 for presentation to the House of Commons in accordance with Section 9 of the Act.

John Bourn
Comptroller and Auditor General National Audit Office

5 May 2006

The National Audit Office study team consisted of:

Colin Ratcliffe assisted by Ben Allen, Keith Bissett, Michelle Chapman, Clare Hallett, Shireen Khattak, Sofa Meghji and Tom Wilson, under the direction of Chris Shapcott

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REPORT BY THE COMPTROLLER AND AUDITOR GENERAL | HC 1044 Session 2005-2006 | 10 May 2006