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Tag: shoddy schools

Scotland ‘mis-sold PFI’

Scotland ‘mis-sold PFI’

Scotland “mis-sold” PFI, claims controversial new Saltire Society pamphletshoddy

Shoddy Schools and Fancy Finance: the Mis-selling of PFI, the latest pamphlet from independent charity the Saltire Society, has launched a scathing attack on the use of private finance to fund public buildings. Continue reading Scotland ‘mis-sold PFI’

Posted on 10/07/2016Author davepickeringCategories UncategorizedTags architecture, PFI, PPP, Saltire Society, shoddy schools
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