GEOGRAPHICAL BREAKDOWN

2.19 Chart 2.8 shows signed PFI projects broken down by region. All the regions of the United Kingdom have signed at least 20 PFI projects. Every region will receive capital investment under PFI signed projects worth at least £400 million. Information about the extent of PFI investment being undertaken in each English region is available in HM Treasury's regional map publications. Information about these publications is available at www.hm-treasury.gov.uk.

2.20 As Chart 2.8 shows, the Devolved Administrations are also seeing significant investments in public services through PFI, with 143 projects signed worth a total capital value of £3.3 billion between Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales.

• Scotland has a total of 84 signed projects amounting to a total capital value of £2.3 billion. Signed projects include schools and healthcare projects.

• Northern Ireland has signed a total of 29 PFI projects with a total capital value of £416 million. This involves projects in areas such as schools and health.

• Wales has a total capital value of £615 million from 30 PFI projects signed. Energy management, healthcare and road projects are typical examples of projects procured.