§ Mr. DalyellTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment what is his assessment of the relative costs of furnishing Government offices(a) from Crown Suppliers and (b) from (i) German and (ii) other foreign suppliers.
§ Mr. Heathcoat-AmorySince 1987 Government Departments have been individually responsible for purchasing furniture wherever value for money can be obtained. The information requested is not available and could be obtained only at disproportionate cost.