§ Mr. Campbell-SavoursTo ask the Secretary of State for Health if he will publish the financial information in respect of outstanding PFI bids for NHS hospital development contracts. [17]
§ Mr. MilburnInformation relating to outstanding Private Finance Initiative proposals may be made available from the National Health Service trusts concerned unless it affects on going negotiations. Additionally, NHS trusts must publish and make publicly available an annual report and audited accounts. Trusts have a requirement to include in their annual report a statement regarding PFI proposals and actions. In addition, trusts are required to analyse the impact of all significant items, including PFI deals, in the audited accounts.
§ Mr. Campbell-SavoursTo ask the Secretary of State for Health if he will publish the specifications for PFI-funded projects in(a) their original outline and (b) their current form. [19]
§ Mr. MilburnInformation on original and current specifications for capital investment projects may be obtained from the National Health Service trusts concerned, providing that it does not affect commercial negotiations.