§ Mr. BlunkettTo ask the Secretary of State for Health what plans she has to privatise any of the services provided by the NHS Supplies Authority ; and if she will make a statement.
§ Mr. SackvilleSome services provided by the National Health Service Supplies Authority are already contracted out and the authority plans to expand the use of private sector partners where there is added value to services in doing so. Further development of these plans will be kept under review and discussed between the NHS Management Executive and the NHS Supplies Authority as part of the normal management review process.