E-commerce (Hansard, 23 July 2002)

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§ Mr. Bell
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what steps the Treasury is taking to introduce public-private partnerships into the e-commerce sector; and if he will make a statement. [71600]
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§ Mr. Timms
[holding answer 18 July 2002]: I have been asked to reply.
The Government has no specific policy to bring public-private partnerships into the e-commerce sector. All Departments when assessing the funding options for a project will consider the possibility of a PFI. However, the final decision will always be based upon which option offers the best value for money for the taxpayer.