§ Mr. Adleyasked the Secretary of State for Social Services if he will investigate the procedures adopted by the Southampton and South-West Hampshire health authority with specific reference to the awarding of a contract for ambulance communication systems; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Geoffrey FinsbergI have inquired into this matter and am satisfied that the health authority concerned is acting quite properly. I have written to my hon. Friend setting out the facts upon which I have reached my conclusion.