§ Mr. DonohoeTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what guidelines his Department has issued to its agencies and other public bodies under its authority in respect of the employment of public relations companies and the procedures to be adopted in relation to requesting tenders for public relations companies. [16220]
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§ Mr. Michael ForsythThe executive agencies of my Department and other public bodies under its authority are subject to the guidance contained in "A Working Guide for Government Information Officers" issued by the Office of Public Service and Science. A copy is available in the Library. The guide covers proprietorial and value for money issues which relate to the use of public relations consultancies. Tendering procedures are set out in the Home Office procurement manual.