§ Mr. Alex CarlileTo ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will take steps to discuss with the European Commission and member states the level of implementation of EC public procurement directive (90/521/EEC) by other member states; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. PortilloI refer the hon. and learned Member to the replies which my hon. Friend the Minister for Trade gave to the hon. Member for Stafford (Mr. Cash) on 21 October,Official Report, cols. 301–2.