It has recently transpired that the \u201cquick and efficient\u201d inquiry into the construction of Edinburgh Trams is set to take up to two years to complete leading to yet more debate and anger in the Scottish capital over the project. The inquiry \u2013 led by Lord Hardie \u2013 is currently collating and assessing evidence and it is not expected that they will start to take evidence from witnesses until this autumn at the earliest. The fact that the findings from the inquiry will not be revealed for some time yet has been described as convenient as it means that the forthcoming elections in May will go-ahead without anyone knowing whether any politicians going for office are to blame.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
It has recently transpired that the \u201cquick and efficient\u201d inquiry into the construction of Edinburgh Trams is set to take up to two years to complete leading to yet more debate and anger in the Scottish capital over the project. … Continue reading