To ask the Secretary of State for Wales, pursuant to his statement to the Welsh Grand Committee of 30 June, Official Report, column 25, when he anticipates re-advertising the Bute Avenue PFI scheme, as extended to include the Barrage, in the Official Journal of the European Communities. [7814]

The Bute Avenue PFI scheme and compliance with the Department's guidance on the European procurement procedure are operational matters for the Cardiff Bay Development Corporation. The Corporation is following the guideline procedures. I have asked the Chief Executive to provide details and I will place a copy of his letter in the Library of the House.