§ Mr. MitchellTo ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what reduction to the public sector borrowing requirement resulted from PFI projects in(a) 1998–99 and (b) 1999–2000; and what is his estimate for 2000–01. [124409]
§ Mr. Andrew SmithThe choice of procurement route is taken only on the grounds of value for money, not on financing arrangements.
Capital expenditure incurred by the private sector in support of the delivery of services under PFI contracts and estimates of payments to be made are shown in tables C14–16 of Budget 2000 FSBR.