HC Deb 25 May 1993 vol 225 c555W
Mr. Flynn

To ask the Secretary of State for Wales by what date he wishes bids for market-testing jobs in his Department to be submitted.

Mr. David Hunt

Dates for submission of bids have not been fixed. They will be set out in the invitations to tender which are expected to issue during the summer.

Mr. Flynn

To ask the Secretary of State for Wales what advice has been given to units within his Departments on the selection of advisers they should appoint to assist them in the market-testing process.

Mr. David Hunt

The in-house bid managers have been given training to help them to identify the issues which they need to consider in formulating their bids. Continuing discussions are also taking place between the bid managers and the Department's efficiency unit about the selection of relevant advisers.