§ Mr. DonohoeTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what costs his Department and executive agencies have incurred as a result of withdrawing from contracts under which mobile phones are provided; and if he will list the companies concerned. [9766]
§ Lord James Douglas-Hamilton[holding answer 17 January 1996]: No costs have been incurred as a result of withdrawing from contracts under which mobile phones are provided.
§ Mr. DonohoeTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what procedures were used by his Department in awarding contracts for the supply of mobile and car phones to his Department and its executive agencies; and which companies were involved in tendering for these contracts. [9765]
§ Lord James Douglas-Hamilton[holding answer 17 January 1996]: Mobile phones and car phones are purchased as and when required, taking advantage of offers on the market at the time with a view to, securing the best value for money.