"Negotiations for both developments are now in an advanced state and the Government continues to push to get the best possible deal for the taxpayer."

Govt have responded to Mr Clinton's latest comments by saying "..the Government would like him to know that there was a very good reason that it did not give any comments to GBC about Hassan Centenary Terraces. The reason was that GBC did not ask for them! They only asked questions about Bob Peliza Mews.

The Government can categorically confirm that both developments are moving ahead and will shortly be brought to a satisfactory conclusion."