HC Deb 13 June 2003 vol 406 c224W
Mr. Streeter

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills how many PPP bids were received to provide schools in Northamptonshire in the recent bid process; and if he will make a statement. [115950]

Mr. Miliband

56 bids were submitted by Local Education Authorities with a total value in excess of £4 billion. None of the bids was to provide schools in Northamptonshire. Details of the projects prioritised can be found in the Press Notice 2003/0055 issued by the Department on 31 March 2003, copies of which are available in the Library of the House.