Source: Sunday Herald

By Rachelle Money

More criticism of 'consensus' on private finance

ALEADING SCOTTISH architect has accused politicians of ignoring the failings of using private finance for public projects such as building schools and hospitals.

Malcolm Fraser, former deputy chair of Architecture+Design Scotland, said there was a "democratic deficit" in how PFI (private finance initiative) and PPP (public-private partnership) projects are delivered.

He said: "While people are clear about the responsibility they wish the state to take, it seems that politicians have lost the will to care about such things. None of the major parties reflect the public's concerns."

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Posted by pichu at April 22, 2007 3:56 PM