HC Deb 27 November 1996 vol 286 cc307-8W
Mr. Matthew Banks

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will make a statement about the extended life of the private finance panel and the provision of grant in aid. [6717]

Mr. Jack

My right hon. and learned Friend the Chancellor of the Exchequer has agreed that the life of the private finance panel be extended to 31 March 1998. Grant in aid to meet the running costs of the private finance panel executive, which provides administrative and other assistance to the panel, will be sought in estimates for HM Treasury's vote, class XVI, vote 1.