HC Deb 05 February 2004 vol 417 c1011W
16. Mr. Kidney

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs what the status is of her Department's guide to public procurement. [152880]

Alun Michael

The Department publishes a number of guidances on public procurement, and contributes to others that are available publicly.

The Department has published extensive guidance on the Public Sector Food Procurement Initiative—a strand of work arising from recommendations in the Sustainable Farming and Food Strategy.

More guidance is in preparation. I am happy to write to my hon. Friend with details of where the guidance can be found.