§ Mr. CollinsTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department on how many occasions in the last 12 months the requirement to engage in a competitive tendering process has been waived by his Department due to national security obligations under paragraph 6(h) of the supply regulations. [62819]
§ Mr. BlunkettIn the last 12 months the Home Department has waived the competitive tendering process due to national security obligations under the supply regulations on three occasions.