§ Sir John StanleyTo ask the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster 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. WaldegraveMy Department is considering how and where to apply the private finance initiative effectively 351W in its areas of responsibility, on the basis of the guidance published by the Treasury. We will be consulting as appropriate.