§ Sir John StanleyTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food in what areas of his Department's responsibilities he has introduced, or may introduce, private finance; and if he will describe in each case the procedures by which private finance is sought.
§ Mr. CurryFollowing the announcement of the private finance initiative by the Chancellor of the Exchequer in the autumn statement, the Department is considering how the initiative could be applied within its area of responsibility, on the basis of the guidance which has been published by HM Treasury.