HL Deb 08 February 1999 vol 597 c3WA
Lord Patten

asked Her Majesty's Government:

When they last conducted a comprehensive review of their procurement policies; and [HL730]

Whether they will set up a single government procurement agency; and [HL732]

Whether they are satisfied that their policy towards procurement by government departments and agencies produces a good value for money. [HL731]

Lord McIntosh of Haringey

On 17 November 1998, Peter Gershon, Managing Director of Marconi Electronic Systems, was asked to review civil procurement in the light of the Government's objectives on efficiency, modernisation and competitiveness. He will report to the Prime Minister within a few weeks.