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Private Finance Initiative

Michael Robinson investigates disturbing rises in the cost of building schools, hospitals and roads. Does the Private Finance Initiative represent value for money for taxpayers?

The government's flagship policy for public investment, the Private Finance Initiative, has always relied on big loans from banks. But now, as lenders demand far more for their money, Michael Robinson investigates disturbing increases in the cost of building our schools, hospitals and roads.

In today's economic climate, does PFI represent value for money for hard-pressed taxpayers?

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40 minutes

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Sun 28 Jun 2009 17:00

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  • Tue 23 Jun 2009 20:00
  • Sun 28 Jun 2009 17:00

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