§ Mr. BettsTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will list for each scheme so far agreed under the private finance initiative the revenue commitment entered into by the Government for each year until the commitment ceases. [3403]
§ Mr. KynochThe Skye bridge involves no revenue commitment on the part of the Government. Figures for the revenue costs of the schemes completed or agreed so far in the health sector are not available centrally.
§ Mr. BettsTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will list the policy changes which will arise from the final agreement in respect of each scheme agreed under the private finance initiative. [3404]
§ Mr. KynochThe agreement of schemes under the private finance initiative does not result in changes to the policy of the Government on the PFI. Agreed schemes do, however, represent the application of PFI policy and offer the opportunity to further refine the process of implementation. The lessons learned are set out in the publication "Private Opportunity, Public Benefit". This is published jointly by HM Treasury and the private finance panel, and a copy is available in the Library.