3.1 The Government uses PFI where it is appropriate and where it expects it to deliver value for money. In assessing when PFI is appropriate, the Government's approach is based on its commitment to efficiency, equity and accountability and on the Prime Minister's principles of public service reform. The Government seeks to ensure that there is no inherent bias in favour of one procurement route or another. It explains the benefits PFI can offer when used appropriately and certain key aspects of the PFI programme, such as the Government's approach to partnership, risk sharing, flexibility and the public sector safeguards incorporated in PFI contracts to ensure that key services continue to be delivered even when PFI contractors fall into financial difficulty.