§ Mr. BettsTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food 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. [3415]
§ Mr. BoswellWhile several projects are currently being assessed for their potential, no schemes have so far been agreed under the private finance initiative.
§ Mr. BettsTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food 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. [3416]
§ Mr. BoswellThe 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 the PFI policy and offer us 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 initiative panel, and a copy is available in the Members' Library.