HC Deb 12 July 1990 vol 176 c293W
Mr. Galbraith

To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland under what circumstances a health board may omit competitive tendering when undertaking contracts with the private sector.

Mr. Michael Forsyth

Boards may decide not to proceed to competitive tendering where only one contractor is identified with the ability to provide the required service.

Mr. Galbraith

To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will list for each health board for the last three years those contracts with the private sector which have not gone out to competitive tender.

Mr. Michael Forsyth

This information is not held centrally.

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