§ Mr. Robin F. Cookasked the Secretary of State for the Environment if he has now come to a conclusion following his review of the cost yardstick procedure.
§ Mr. FreesonI have been looking at the yardstick system and I recognise that there are problems about the present arrangements. The Department is applying them as flexibly as possible in order to mitigate the difficulties. I shall continue with my review of the system in the light of tendering experience.