§ Mr. Allan Stewartasked the Secretary of State for Scotland whether there are any areas of public purchasing under the control of his Department in which Scottish-based manufacturers are not permitted to quote for contracts.
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§ Mr. YoungerNo, except where the Government's declared computer procurement policy applies. Under this policy, medium and large computers for Government Departments are normally purchased by single tender from International Computers Limited subject to satisfactory cost, performance and delivery. Where these conditions are not satisfied, it is open to other manufacturers to compete.