§ Mr. BlunkettTo ask the Secretary of State for Health what criteria were used for the awarding of the contract to oversee personnel issues for the merger of North Birmingham district health authority, East Birmingham district health authority and West Birmingham district health authority to E. M. Knock Associates.
§ Mr. SackvilleWe understand that the tender was awarded by North Birmingham district health authority in line with its standing financial instructions. Quotations for the human resources project were invited from five organisations and one individual. The contract was awarded to the lowest priced tender.