§ Norman BakerTo ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer how many written parliamentary questions regarding private finance initiatives have been tabled since 1 January 2000; and in answer to how many of these information has not been provided on the ground of commercial confidentiality. [31854]
§ Mr. Andrew SmithTreasury Ministers have answered 27 parliamentary questions relating to private finance initiative in the period concerned. In no case was information withheld on the ground of commercial confidentiality.