Freedom of Information – Response – 3567
Request:
Freedom of Information request - Scrutiny
Your CEO is on record stating that her trip to America was funded by BT.
If your CEO is correct and BT did in fact pay all her costs, I would like any and all
information regarding Suffolk County Council's scrutiny of her American trip in
light of her business negotiations with BT and the fact that BT are on record
stating “Given the Public Sector rules on acceptance of hospitality and the
reputation and benefits of the programme, clients pay their own flights and
accommodation costs.”
Response: The role of the Chief Executive within the relationship between the County
Council and BT with regard to Customer Service Direct Ltd, is currently being
reviewed as part of the investigation prompted by whistleblowing allegations. It is
not appropriate for the County Council to make any further comment at this time.