§ Mr. BakerTo ask the hon. Member for Roxburgh and Berwickshire, representing the House of Commons Commission, what the policy is of the House in respect of public procurement and buying British goods; and what changes there have been in this policy since May 1997. [120823]
§ Mr. KirkwoodThe policy of the House is to procure all works, services and supplies in accordance with the relevant European Public Procurement Directives which ensures that British companies are given equal opportunity to secure House business.