Written question asked by Lord Foulkes of Cumnock (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 18 November 1996. It was answered by Lord Selkirk of Douglas (Conservative) on Monday, 18 November 1996 on behalf of the Scottish Office.

Scottish Office

Question: What are the costs of the proposals from (a) the Ayrshire and Arran Community Health Trust and (b) the preferred PFI bidder, for the East Ayrshire Community Hospital, what further factors have to be taken into account before a decision is made; when he now expects to be able to announce his decision. - Inc figures for estimated capital value project.

Answer: Mr. Foulkes: To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what are the costs of the proposals from (a) the Ayrshire and Arran Community Healthcare NHS trust and (b) the preferred private finance initiative bidder, for the East Ayrshire community hospital, what further factors have to be taken into account before a decision is made; when he now expects to be able to announce his decision; and if he will make a statement. [4436] Lord James Douglas-Hamilton: Details of the negotiations between the trust and the preferred PFI bidder are covered by commercial confidentiality. The estimated capital value of the project if £8.6 million. A decision on the project will be announced shortly.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 4436; 285 c401W
Session: 1996-97
Subjects: Private finance initiative Ayrshire and Arran Community Health Care NHS Trust East Ayrshire Community Hospital
Contains statistics: Yes