§ Mr. Corbynasked the Secretary of State for Social Services what action he is taking to accelerate the putting out to tender of hospital ancillary services by Salford district health authority; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Kenneth ClarkeWe are looking to the north western region to ensure that Salford health authority carries out our policy on competitive tendering. I am sure that the authority can find valuable ways of spending the resulting savings to improve patient services within its district.