HC Deb 19 July 1965 vol 716 cc145-6W
45. Mr. Ronald Bell

asked the Minister of Health whether he obtains for hospitals the same favourable terms in fuel oil contract prices as the Ministry of Public Building and Works for the establishments for which he is responsible.

Mr. K. Robinson

There is no central contract for supply of fuel oil to hospitals. Some hospital authorities obtain their supplies from Ministry of Public Building and Works contracts: other find it advantageous to purchase under joint contracts for a number of authorities. The arrangements are under review.