HC Deb 12 February 1998 vol 306 cc360-1W
Mr. Maples

To ask the Secretary of State for Health what estimate he has made of the cost to the National Health Service of the abolition of compulsory competitive tendering. [29008]

Mr. Milburn

The continuing requirement to market test the three hotel services, catering, cleaning and laundry, is being considered currently as part of a review of market testing policy. Whatever the outcome of the review, we are committed to achieving the best value in terms of both cost and quality of service for all National Health Service patients.

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