§ Mr. Andrew SmithTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales (1) 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; [10941]
(2) 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. [10971]
§ Mr. Gwilym JonesFor 1995–96, the only Welsh Office running costs and consultancy fees relating to the tendering of private finance initiative projects are as follows: staff costs £195,300; other costs £550, and management consultancy fees £18.580.
No costs were incurred before 1995–96.