§ Mr. Andrew SmithTo ask the President of the Board of Trade what have been the running costs relating to the tendering process of the private finance initiative in each year since its introduction(a) in real terms and (b) in cash terms disaggregated by (i) staff costs, (ii) information technology and (iii) other costs. [10969]
Mr. John M. TaylorThe running costs relating to the tendering process of the private finance initiative within my Department and its associated bodies since its introduction are as follows:
£ thousand 1992–93 1993–94 1994–95 1995–96 Staff costs Nil Nil 111.5 (11.5) 1163.4 (159.1) IT Nil Nil Nil Nil Other costs Nil Nil 111.5 (11.5) 122.4 (21.8) 1Real costs in brackets.
§ Mr. Andrew SmithTo ask the President of the Board of Trade how much has been spent on external consultants in the tendering process of the private finance initiative in each year since its introduction(a) in real terms and (b) in cash terms disaggregated by (i) legal fees, (ii) publicity costs, (iii) accountancy fees and (iv) management consultancy fees. [10970]
Mr. John M. TaylorNo money has yet been spent by my Department on external consultants in the tendering process for projects under the private finance initiative.