HC Deb 25 May 1989 vol 153 cc729-30W
Sir Eldon Griffiths

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence on what basis he nominated Alpine Double Glazing to be the recommended contractor for insulation work associated with the noise compensation scheme recently announced for RAF Lakenheath, Mildenhall; and why other local insulation firms were not given an opportunity to seek his nomination and recommendation on a competitive basis.

Mr. Neubert

Alpine (Double Glazing) Company Ltd. was selected as the recommended contractor for installation work associated with the noise insulation grant scheme for RAF Lakenheath and Mildenhall as the result of a competitive tendering exercise. Tenders were invited from six double glazing companies, including one (Easiglaze Windows Ltd.) based locally, on the basis of advice from the Glass and Glazing Federation on those companies that were likely to have the capacity to meet the demand generated by the 5,600 homes in the area covered by the schemes.

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