§ Mr. BettsTo ask the Secretary of State for Health if he will list by type of project(a) how many schemes have been approved to date under the public finance initiative, (b) what is the value of those schemes and (c) what public sector contribution will be required both initially and as revenue support during the lifetime of the schemes. [41741]
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§ Mr. SackvilleFor information on the number and type of schemes approved under the private finance initiative, and the value of those schemes, I refer the hon. Member to the reply which I gave the hon. and learned Member for Montgomery (Mr. Carlile) on 6 November. Public sector contributions will depend upon the performance of the private sector in each individual contract awarded.