§ Sir Brandon Rhys Williamsasked the Minister for the Civil Service which firms have been approached with a view to supplying equipment for the Inland Revenue computer project ; and if the contract will be awarded on open tender.
§ Mr. Channon: No firms have been approached with a view to supplying equipment for the computerisation of the PAYE system, although informal contact has been made with a large number during the study of the project's feasibility. Decisions on the project, including the method of procurement, have not yet been taken.