§ Mr. MorganTo 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. HagueI 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.