Written question asked by David Rendel (Liberal Democrat) on Wednesday, 10 June 1998, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 16 June 1998. It was answered by Lord Bradley (Labour) on Tuesday, 16 June 1998 on behalf of the Department of Social Security.

Dept of Social Security;Social Security Benefits Agency

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Social Security, when she intends to respond to proposals made by the three private sector consortiums involved in the ADAPT project; and if she will place a copy of the proposals in the Library. - Includes text of letter from Peter Mathison of Benefits Agency dated 15 June 1998.

Answer: Mr. Rendel: To ask the Secretary of State for Social Security when she intends to respond to proposals made by the three private sector consortiums involved in the ADAPT project; and if she will place a copy of the proposals in the Library. [46031] Mr. Keith Bradley: This is a matter for Peter Mathison, the Chief Executive of the Benefits Agency. He will write to the hon. Member. Letter from Peter Mathison to Mr. David Rendel, dated 15 June 1998: The Secretary of State for Social Security has asked me to reply to your recent Parliamentary Question asking when she intends to respond to proposals made by the three private sector consortiums involved in the ADAPT project; and if a copy of the proposals will be placed in the Library. To date, the Project has received one formal proposal from one of the private sector consortia. This has been given due consideration and a response has been given to the relevant consortia. The Benefits Agency is working collaboratively with all three of the private sector consortia to jointly develop appropriate ideas which will meet Government's objectives and fit with the Benefits Agency's business. The proposal which was submitted contained information of a commercially confidential nature and, as such, it is not appropriate to place copies of the document in the Library. I hope you find this reply helpful.

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