§ Mr. Greenwayasked the Secretary of State for Social Services in how many hospitals laundering requirements have been put out to competitive tender; in how many hospitals laundering is currently undertaken by a commercial company; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. HayhoeThis information is not collected centrally in the form requested but I understand that up to the end of September 1985 a total of 58 laundry tendering exercises had been completed and 18 of these had resulted in contracts being awarded to commercial companies.