§ Mr. Alan HowarthTo ask the Secretary of State for Social Security (1) if he will(a) place in the Library and (b) circulate to members of the Social Security Committee the draft contract to be issued on 19 December to private sector companies shortlisted for the contractorisation of the Benefits Agency medical services; [10273]
(2) pursuant to his answer of 11 November, Official Report, columns 87–88, if he will place in the Library the statement of service requirements issued on 20 November to companies shortlisted for the contractorisation of the Benefits Agency medical services. [10272]
§ Mr. BurtThe information requested cannot be provided, as disclosure would prejudice the competitive position of the Department in its negotiations with the shortlisted companies.