§ Mr. Wrigglesworthasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science when her Department's banking business was last put out to competitive tender.
§ Mrs. Shirley WilliamsMost of my Department's business is transacted through the Paymaster-General's office and does not attract charges. My Department's limited use of commercial banking facilities would not justify recourse to tendering, but, nevertheless, the arrangements are kept under constant review to ensure that the best value for money is obtained.