§ 57. Mr. Gerald Howarthasked the Secretary of State for the Environment how many local authorities have put one or more services out to competitive tender; and if he will estimate the savings made.
§ Dr. BoysonThe Department does not collect data of this kind. However, figures produced by the public and local service efficiency campaign (PULSE) show that 141 different councils have contracted out at least one service, at a current annual saving of £22,390,000.