Committee (1st Day)

Part of Health and Social Care Bill – in the House of Lords at 4:15 pm on 25 October 2011.

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Photo of The Earl of Listowel The Earl of Listowel Crossbench 4:15, 25 October 2011

Is the noble Lord aware of the report commissioned by the Government and published last year, led by Sir Philip Green, which looked at improving government efficiency? He argued very strongly for improved procurement practices and, in particular, for using the collective strength of all government departments together to improve procurement, perhaps appointing two or three very senior civil servants to procure this. Does the noble Lord recall that, and does that not support what he has been saying?