§ Mr. Foxasked the Secretary of State for Social Services if he will inquire into the reasons why Merton and Sutton health district appointed the direct labour force despite the fact that contractors put in lower tenders against the same specification.
§ Mr. John PattenThe evaluation of tenders and awarding of contracts is the responsibility of the health authority. We have received a report on this case from the authority, and are satisfied with the action taken.