Clause 2 - Objectives and activities

Part of UK Infrastructure Bank Bill [Lords] – in a Public Bill Committee at 9:25 am on 22 November 2022.

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Photo of Alec Shelbrooke Alec Shelbrooke Conservative, Elmet and Rothwell 9:25, 22 November 2022

It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Davies. In terms of investment in infrastructure, the last Labour Government did invest in hospitals and schools and, through the private finance initiative, left the country with bills that were 10 times the cost of building the hospitals. On reflection, does the hon. Lady believe that was a mistake?