HC Deb 26 June 2003 vol 407 cc903-4W
Helen Jones

To ask the Deputy Prime Minister how many council homes have been refurbished under PFI schemes since such schemes were introduced. [115263]

Mr. McNulty

The first two council housing Private Finance Initiatives (PFI) contracts were signed in March this year by Manchester city council and the London borough of Islington which will see a total of 2,500 council homes refurbished. It is too early to expect any of these to have been refurbished at this point in time. Manchester let a small preliminary contract in advance of the main agreement which has resulted in 21 homes being improved.

Helen Jones

To ask the Deputy Prime Minister which local authorities have signed contracts for the refurbishment of homes under PFI schemes. [115264]

Mr. McNulty

Derby city council signed a contract in July 2000 for the purchase and refurbishment of non-council properties in its inner city area. Manchester city council and the London borough of Islington both signed contracts in March this year for the refurbishment of council properties and other pathfinder authorities are expected to sign later in the year.