Private Finance Initiative

HC Deb 24 January 1996 vol 270 cc225-6W

Mr. Andrew Smith

To ask the Deputy Prime Minister (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; [10977]

(2) how much has been spent on external consultants in the tendering process of the private fiance 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. [10976]

The Deputy Prime Minister

I refer the hon. Member to the answers given yesterday by the Parliamentary Secretary, Office of Public Service.