§ Mr. George Rodgersasked the Minister for the Civil Service if he will make a statement on the purchase of calculators from overseas suppliers by the Department of Inland Revenue.
§ Mr. Charles R. MorrisAll known British manufacturers were invited by Her Majesty's Stationery Office to quote for this requirement but only one British machine met the work specification. Taking account of running costs as well as capital outlay it would have cost twice as much as the imported machine purchased. I am, therefore, satisfied that the correct purchasing decision was made.