HC Deb 20 February 1996 vol 272 c82W
Mrs. Roche

To ask the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster what plans he has to ensure that his Department identifies the size of its suppliers by the number of their employees. [15598]

Mr. Willetts

The requirement to seek information on the size of suppliers is covered in guidance issued to purchasing staff and it is planned to capture this information as part of the improvements to our procurement system to be introduced in 1996.

Mrs. Roche

To ask the Deputy Prime Minister what plans he has to ensure that his Department identifies the size of its suppliers by the number of their employees. [15601]

The Deputy Prime Minister

I refer the hon. Member to the answer given today by the Parliamentary Secretary, Office of Public Service.