§ Mr. ToddTo ask the Parliamentary Secretary, Lord Chancellor's Department when a decision will be made on proposals for the Private Finance Initiative for Derbyshire magistrates courts. [130170]
§ Jane KennedyBest and Final offers were returned by the remaining two bidders on 16 June 2000. The preferred bidder will be selected on 17 August 2000. Subject to the successful outcome of negotiations, contract close is expected in December 2000.
§ Mr. ToddTo ask the Parliamentary Secretary, Lord Chancellor's Department what the estimated cost is of the investigation, preparation and assessment of the proposals for the Private Finance Initiative for projects connected with Derbyshire magistrates' courts. [130172]
§ Jane KennedyThe estimated cost of the investigation, preparation and assessment of the proposals for the Private Finance Initiative for Derbyshire is £940,000.
§ Mr. ToddTo ask the Parliamentary Secretary, Lord Chancellor's Department what estimate he has made of the change to the annual operating costs of the Derbyshire magistrates court service following the Private Finance Initiative. [130173]
§ Jane KennedyNo information on the likely change to the annual operating costs of the Derbyshire Magistrates Courts Committee following the Private Finance Initiative will be available until the conclusion of the negotiations with the bidders.