HC Deb 05 July 1984 vol 63 cc283-4W
Mr. Dobson

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services what advice he has given to health authorities about contractors using loss leaders to promote privatisation in the National Health Service.

Mr. Kenneth Clarke

None. We expect health authorities to award the contract to whichever bidder can do the job to the standard required for the lowest price, whether this is a contractor or the in-house service.