§ Sir John StanleyTo ask the Parliamentary Secretary, Lord Chancellor's Department 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. John M. TaylorThe private finance initiative is intended to apply to all services which are traditionally provided by Government Department. My Department is considering how to apply the initiative in its areas of responsibility on the basis of the guidance which has been published by the Treasury.