HC Deb 14 December 1983 vol 50 cc466-7W
Mr. Michael Forsyth

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland how many tenders the Scottish Health Education Group sought before awarding the contract to Her Majesty's Stationery Office for printing the ASH Scottish Committee book "The Scottish Epidemic"; and whether Her Majesty's Stationery Office tender was the lowest.

Mr. John MacKay

"The Scottish Epidemic" was put out to tender twice to a total of seven firms. The tender from Her Majesty's Stationery Office accepted was the only one received.

Mr. Michael Forsyth

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland whether the Scottish Health Education Group paid Her Majesty's Stationery Office for printing the ASH Scottish Committee book "The Scottish Epidemic."

Mr. John MacKay

Yes.

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