Best Value (Hansard, 13 January 2003)

HC Deb 13 January 2003 vol 397 c381W 381W

§ Paddy Tipping
To ask the Deputy Prime Minister when he will publish the Best Value Code of Practice. [89539]

§ Mr. Raynsford
The Government have consulted on a code of practice and new statutory guidance which will ensure that all local authority service contracting takes proper account of the need for a high quality work force in order to deliver high quality services. We have considered the responses and intend to publish the code and guidance very shortly.