HC Deb 03 May 2001 vol 367 c708W
Mr. Simon Hughes

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what procedures are in place to ensure there is fair and open competition for the provision of information technology systems and software to police services; and if he will make a statement. [159694]

Mr. Charles Clarke

[holding answer 1 May 2001]: Government procurement procedures are followed to ensure that there is fair and open competition for the provision of information technology systems and software for the police. These procedures comply with the relevant European Directive on procurement.