§ Mr. Malcolm BruceTo ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer in what circumstances it is his policy to buy British and to encourage executive agencies responsible to the Treasury to do the same; what consideration was given to this policy in the purchase of furniture, fittings and building materials for the Inland Revenue office at Castle Meadow, Nottingham; and what considerations were present in this specific case to create a preference for foreign products. [17819]
§ Sir George YoungThe Government's approach to the purchasing of goods and services is to seek best value for money in terms of cost and quality; the "whole life cost". If a British firm can offer best value for money, it will be awarded the business. The approach for the construction, fitting out and furnishing of the new Inland Revenue