§ Mr. Nicholas Wintertonasked the Secretary of State for the Environment whether any Government Department has purchased Turkish fabric for sheeting.
§ Sir George YoungPSA Supplies buys textiles on behalf of some Government Departments and has not purchased sheeting from Turkey. There would be a disproportionate effort involved in questioning all Government Departments, but as far as major purchasers of textiles in central Government are concerned, only the Home Office—prison department—has purchased such sheeting after going out to tender. I am informed that their decision took account of the Government's public purchasing policy and procedures and represents the best value for money.