HC Deb 24 July 1996 vol 282 cc533-4W
Sir Irvine Patnick

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will make a statement on progress with the PFI in Yorkshire. [37664]

Mr. Jack

Detailed information on the progress of the PFI by region is not held centrally. However, Yorkshire has a successful track record of agreed PFI deals. The Royal Armouries in Leeds was one of the first PFI projects and makes an important contribution to the success and prosperity of the city. the £50 million project for St. James's hospital in Leeds was announced on 29 January 1996 and is a pioneering project in the health sector. The region will also benefit from deals in the transport sector such as the M1-A1 link road. Other PFI projects for the region, including transport and office accommodation projects, are currently being developed.