The future costs of PFI schemes is around ?246 billion, this thanks to Gordon is 'off balance sheet'. So the main partys can remain schtum.
These schemes, however, do require private borrowing, money from banks. These costs will only rise, yet councils will have to continue to pay. [only for about 30 years]
So when things get tight and teachers, nurses and the rest are laid off you know why.
Something to think about when it comes time for you to vote, perhaps.