HC Deb 17 July 2003 vol 409 cc457-8W
Mr. Streeter

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer (1) what the percentage of total central government expenditure was represented by PFI and PPP annual payments in the financial years(a) 1992–93, (b) 1997–98 and (c) 2002–03; [125498]

(2) what the total central government expenditure was on PFI and PPP annual payments in the financial years, (a) 1992–93, (b) 1997–98 and (c) 2002–03. [125499]

Mr. Boateng

Estimated figures for PFI/PPP annual payments total £0.37 billion for 1997–98. These figures can be seen in the 1997–98 Financial Statement and Budget Report: Table 5.6—Estimated forward commitments from signed contracts.

Estimated figures for 1997/98 represent 0.1 per cent, of Total Managed Expenditure (£323.6 billion).

Estimated figures for PFI/PPP annual payments total £4.545 billion for 2002–03. These figures can be seen in the 2002–03 Financial Statement and Budget Report: Table C19—Estimated payments under PFI contracts.

Estimated figures for 2002–03 represent 1.1 per cent, of Total Managed Expenditure (£421 billion—estimated outturn).

Figures for 1992/93 were not compiled at that time.