Written question asked by A Cecil Walker (Ulster Unionist Party), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 10 June 1997. It was answered by Lord Murphy of Torfaen (Labour) on Tuesday, 10 June 1997 on behalf of the Northern Ireland Office.

Northern Ireland Office

Question: If she plans to proceed with proposals to subject Northern Ireland Housing Executive functions to compulsory competitive tendering.

Answer: Mr. Walker: To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland if she plans to proceed with proposals to subject Northern Ireland Housing Executive functions to compulsory competitive tendering; and if she will make a statement. [1918] Mr. Murphy: The Government is committed to replacing compulsory competitive tendering with a duty on local authorities to achieve best value. I hope to make an announcement soon on the application of the best value approach for Housing Executive functions.

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