HC Deb 18 February 1998 vol 306 c710W
Mr. Swayne

To ask the Secretary of State for Health if he will estimate the cost to public funds of disposing of NHS real estate by a system of preferred bidders as against sale on the open market. [29359]

Mr. Milburn

Surplus or redundant assets must be disposed of at full open market value to ensure that the National Health Service obtains best value for money.