HC Deb 19 November 2001 vol 375 c123W
Matthew Taylor

To ask the Secretary of State for Health if he will list the projects which have been considered as potential public-private partnerships since 1997 which have not been undertaken because the public sector comparator had a lower net present value than the public-private partnership proposed; and if he will make a statement. [13454]

Mr. Hutton

Private finance initiative was considered for the eight schemes listed but in each case did not produce a suitable value for money solution:

  • Rochdale Healthcare National Health Service Trust (Rochdale Infirmary development)
  • Royal Berkshire and Battle NHS Trust (consolidation of services)
  • Central Sheffield University Hospitals NHS Trust (Stonegrove Maternity unit)
  • Guy's and St. Thomas' NHS Trust (reconfiguration of services)
  • Thames Gateway NHS Trust (Isle of Sheppey Community Hospital)
  • Southampton Community Health Services NHS Trust (Lymington and New Forest Community Hospital)
  • Portsmouth Healthcare NHS Trust (mental health facilities) Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust (eye care facilities).