HC Deb 23 April 1996 vol 276 c94W
Mr. Morgan

To ask the Secretary of State for Wales (1) what consultations he has had with the chairman of the Welsh Health Common Services Authority concerning (i) the market-testing procedures for the materials management section of the authority and (ii) requests for post-tender adjustments by Exel Logistics; [26507]

(2) what guidelines he has issued to the Welsh Health Common Services Authority concerning market-testing procedures and the amendment of winning tenders between the award and the signature of the contracts; [26508]

(3) what representations he has received concerning Exel Logistics market-testing award for the materials management section of the Welsh Health Common Services Authority; and if he will make a statement. [26509]

Mr. Hague

I have had no consultations with the chairman about the market-testing exercise. One representation has been received, from the hon. Member. This exercise is being carried out in line with current procedures and negotiations are continuing on a commercially confidential basis.