§ Mr. Durantasked the Minister for the Civil Service if he will give an assurance that the contract for the new pay-as-you-earn computer will be awarded to a British-owned supplier; and when he expects that tenders will be invited.
§ Mr. Shersbyasked the Minister for the Civil Service when he intends to put out to tender the contract for the new PAYE computer; and if he will ensure that every consideration will be given to awarding the contract to a British-owned supplier.
§ Mr. ChannonI refer my hon. Friends to the answer given by my center hon. Friend the Prime Minister to the hon. Member for Manchester, Gorton (Mr. Marks) today.