§ Mr. Andrew SmithTo ask the Secretary of State for Health 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. [10954]
§ Mr. HoramI refer the hon. Member to the reply I gave the hon. Member for Darlington (Mr. Milburn) on 15 January at column337. Tenderers bear their own costs. Further information is not available centrally.
§ Mr. SmithTo ask the Secretary of State for Health 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. [10953]
§ Mr. HoramThe information requested is not available centrally. I refer the hon. Member to the reply I gave the hon. Member for Dundee, East (Mr. McAllion) on 9 January at column71.