HC Deb 24 July 1997 vol 298 c716W
Mr. Peter Ainsworth

To ask the Secretary of State for International Development what procedures exist for ensuring value for money in commercial contracts between the UNHCR and suppliers. [9414]

Clare Short

The UNHCR follows a set of procurement procedures to ensure value for money. Competitive bidding is employed to ensure public accountability, including checks and audits by internal and external bodies.