HC Deb 16 January 1984 vol 52 c126W
Mr. Dobson

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services if he will make a statement on the decision of the Cornwall district health authority to award a laundry contract to Kneels Ltd. following instructions by his Department.

Mr. Kenneth Clarke

We have decided, following an investment appraisal by the health authorities involved, that the contract to provide a laundry service for hospitals in the Pool area of Cornwall should be awarded to the firm which submitted the lowest tender.