HC Deb 24 January 1985 vol 71 c525W
Sir John Farr

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services if he will publish in the Official Report details of the performance of each area health authority in England and Wales in putting ancillary services out to competitive tendering, to the latest available date.

Mr. Kenneth Clarke

We have asked health authorities to provide us with reports on progress on competitive tendering and I will reply to my hon. Friend when this information is received.