Date: 08/11/2014

The official inquiry into the Edinburgh trams fiasco has been given increased powers, after some of those involved with the project refused to co-operate. It has been given 'statutory' status by the government in the wake of concerns raised by chairman, Lord Hardie. The government and the inquiry has not named those who would not co-operate. Edinburgh's tram service began running in May but only after six years of disruption and a bitter dispute between the city council and its contractor. The previous Labour-led Scottish government originally earmarked £375m to pay for the tram network, which ended up costing £776m and began running years late

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The inquiry into the Edinburgh trams fiasco is given increased powers, after some of those involved with the project refused to co-operate.

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Company: Edinburgh Trams
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Company: Edinburgh Trams
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