HC Deb 15 July 1997 vol 298 c155W
26. Mr. Maclean

To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what discussions he has had with private sector institutions regarding PFI for new hospitals in Scotland. [6717]

Mr. Galbraith

The Secretary of State has had no discussions with private sector institutions regarding PH for new hospitals in Scotland. I had my first discussions with private sector institutions regarding PFI when I met the preferred bidder for two PFI projects last week and Officials have frequent contact with the private sector bodies involved in PFI hospital projects.