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Stonehaven Hospital
Ms Harman: To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what is the payback period for the private finance initiative element in respect of Stonehaven hospital. [32041]
Lord James Douglas-Hamilton [holding answer 10 June 1996]: Grampian health board has yet to decide on the preferred bidder for the Stonehaven scheme. When a contract is awarded, it will be for an initial period of 10 years and will be for the provision by the successful tenderer of a range of services, which will be provided in new hospital premises, not for the construction of the hospital itself. The winning bidder will need to demonstrate that it provides the best value for money compared to other bids and against a public sector comparator. Therefore, it will be for the private sector to consider the payback period for the new facilities that it provides in the context of its bids, which will be expressed in terms of an overall price covering service provision, overheads and any capital elements.
Fishing (Net Sizes)
Mr. Morley: To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what information is held on the amount of large mesh bottom-set gill net in use off Scotland by (a) British boats and (b) foreign boats (i) within the six-mile limit and (ii) beyond; and how any changes in the amount and type of gill net use, as a result of the proposed derogation on monofilament net will be determined. [31777]
Mr. Raymond S. Robertson [holding answer 7 June 1996]: Information is not collected separately on the use of large mesh bottom set gill nets. There are no plans to change this.
Pesca Funding
Mr. Ainger: To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland how much Pesca funding is available for fishery projects in Scotland in 1996-97; how much was paid in 1995-96; and if he will list those projects funded and the amount each project received. [32193]
Mr. Kynoch [holding answer 10 June 1996]: Just over one Mecu--£827,000--is available to fund projects under the financial instrument for fisheries guidance in 1996. Eligible activity includes business opportunity studies, product development and marketing research and quality assurance initiatives. No money has been paid out under Pesca for 1995 or 1996.