Local and Health Authority Contracts

Part of Oral Answers to Questions — Scotland – in the House of Commons at 12:00 am on 22 July 1987.

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Photo of Gerald Howarth Gerald Howarth , Cannock and Burntwood 12:00, 22 July 1987

Does my hon. Friend agree that that is a pathetically small figure and compares most unfavourably with England and Wales, where savings of 25 per cent. have been achieved, compared with the 10 per cent. saving achieved in Scotland? Is he aware that private contractors wish to bid? Is it not disgraceful that five of the 15 health boards refuse to go out to tender? Will he please ensure that Scotland has the full benefit of Conservatism?