HC Deb 07 May 1981 vol 4 cc116-7W
Mr. Arthur Davidson

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services if he will ensure that health authorities, when tendering for textile goods, should include specifications as to the country of origin for every process, and where this is stated to be European Economic Community or United Kingdom, the mill or company concerned should also be specified.

Sir George Young

Health authorities have been advised to obtain details about the origin of each manufacturing process when inviting tenders for textile goods. Information about the mills or factories involved is expected to be included in tendering documentation in future.