§ Sir A. Bossomasked the Minister of Health how much his Department has spent in connection with building and civil engineering work during the last five years under competitive tenders; and how much was paid to specially selected contractors without competition.
§ Mr. Walker-SmithI assume my hon. Friend refers to building by hospital boards, which has amounted to £70 millions in the last five years. It has been the practice of boards to seek competitive tenders for all but the smallest jobs, but no precise figures are available.