HC Deb 07 February 1968 vol 758 cc187-8W
Mr. Costain

asked the Minister of Health how far he has carried out the Economic Development Committee findings on the Banwell Report that hospital boards should adhere more strictly to the size of select lists recommended by his

figures for these three specialties for 30th September, 1966, were as follows

Department and should be given greater discretion to increase the proportion of building work let by unorthodox methods.

Mr. K. Robinson:

A recent inquiry confirms that Boards are applying my advice to limit tender lists to a maximum of six firms. Some negotiated contracts are in progress and ways of extending their use are being examined.