HC Deb 30 June 1998 vol 315 c170W
34. Mr. Miller

To ask the Secretary of State for Health what steps he is taking to improve efficiency in NHS procurement. [46636]

Mr. Boateng

We have set up a review of current procurement practice by National Health Service trusts in England. This will cover both procurement through the NHS Supplies Authority and that carried out directly by NHS trusts. The review has been asked to report by September 1998.