§ 18. Mr. Stephen O'BrienTo ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what plans he has for the expansion of public private partnerships; and if he will make a statement. [18703]
§ Mr. Andrew SmithPublic-private partnerships remain a key element of the Government's modernisation programme. We will continue to apply the PPP approach to a wide range of public sector activities where appropriate, drawing on business skills and experience of private sector partners to develop and implement policy and deliver better quality public services