§ Mr. Clifton-BrownTo ask the Secretary of State for International Development what use her Department is currently making of the Government Purchase Card; what savings she estimates are being achieved as a result; what plans she has to expand use of the card by her Department and its agencies; and if she will make a statement. [55216]
§ Clare ShortWe do not use the card at present but my Department is looking into introducing the Government Purchasing Card later this year for purchases in the UK. We are also considering a pilot operation of the Card overseas.
It is not yet possible to say what savings would result from use of the Card.