§ Mr. Thurnhamasked the Secretary of State for Social Services what are the estimated savings by his Department for 1984–85 as a result of privatisation schemes.
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§ Mr. Kenneth ClarkeOur information shows that tendering exercises completed so far have achieved savings of at least £9.4 million a year. All savings are retained by health authorities for expenditure on their patient services and are not returned to our Department.