§ Mrs. DunwoodyTo ask the Secretary of State for Education and Employment what estimate she has made of he effect of competitive tendering on the ability of a partnership under the welfare to work scheme to meet its contractual obligations. [31205]
§ Mr. Andrew SmithWe keep under continuous review the ability of partnerships to meet contractual obligations. In letting the contracts we took into account the method of contracting in terms of quality, value for money, inclusiveness and client choice. Partners were actively involved in developing this strategy.