HC Deb 15 November 1991 vol 198 cc686-7W
Mr. Blunkett

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment what proposals he intends to bring forward to compensate local authorities for the initial costs incurred as a result of extending compulsory competitive tendering.

Mr. Portillo

None. We expect that any initial costs incurred in preparing for compulsory competitive tendering for additional services will be more than offset by the savings that will result from competition.