§ Dr. Lynne JonesTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence what assessment he has made of the use of the PFI for the financing of future military equipment contracts. [39952]
§ Mr. ArbuthnotThe opportunities for exploiting the private finance initiative are explored in all areas of defence expenditure, including military equipment projects, on a case by case basis. There are currently around 60 projects being tested for PFI potential.