HC Deb 20 February 1996 vol 272 c56W
Mrs. Roche

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what plans he has to ensure that his Department identifies the size of its suppliers by the number of their employees. [15604]

Mrs. Angela Knight

The Treasury follows the good procurement practice laid down in the White Paper "Setting New Standards", Cm 2840, published in May 1995. The aim should always be to award contracts to the supplier who will provide the best value for money for any purchase.