HC Deb 31 July 1997 vol 299 c541W
Mr. Hoyle

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions how many hon. Members have requested meetings with Ministers of his Department since 1 May in relations to issues of compulsory competitive tendering; how many such requests have been refused; and how many remain outstanding as of 24 July. [11221]

Mr. Raynsford

Since 1 May, there have been three requests from hon. Members for meetings with Ministers about compulsory competitive tendering. Two of these requests were declined and the third is under consideration.