§ Mr. Gryllsasked the Secretary of State for Defence in what percentage proportion of the contracts given by his Department more than one firm is invited to bid.
§ Mr. LeeIn the financial year 1982–83 the Ministry of Defence placed 21 per cent by value, of its headquarter's contracts following competition between two or more companies. We intend to increase this proportion by making use of competition wherever it is practicable to do so.