HC Deb 24 January 1978 vol 942 cc513-4W
Mr. Wrigglesworth

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment when his Department's banking business was last put out to competitive tender.

Mr. Shore

It is not practicable for this to be done. The main banking business of my Department is conducted through the Paymaster-General's accounts with the Bank of England. Banking arrangements for individual establishments are made as required with local branches of banks including National Giro. These arrangements are reviewed regularly, taking account of comparative convenience, cost and other relevant factors.