§ Mr. Tony BanksTo ask the Prime Minister if competitive tenders were sought for the current programme of furnishing and decorating of No. 10 Downing street.
§ The Prime MinisterSchedules of rates for the redecoration of No. 10 Downing street were obtained from two firms, on the basis of which one of them was invited to tender. The tender was evaluated by an independent consultant, and the contract price was determined in further negotiations with the tenderer.
§ Mr. Tony BanksTo ask the Prime Minister if she will give a breakdown of the expenditure on(a) furnishing and (b) decoration at No. 10 Downing street for all items over £500 in the current financial year to date.
§ The Prime MinisterNo. The information is not readily available in the form requested and cannot be provided except at disproportionate cost.