Written question asked by Christopher Fraser (Conservative) on Wednesday, 25 October 2000, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 1 November 2000. It was answered by Baroness Hughes of Stretford (Labour) on Wednesday, 1 November 2000 on behalf of the Department of the Environment, Transport and the Regions.

Dept of the Environment Transport and the Regions

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions, what assessment he has made of the effect on the clothing and textiles sector of the withdrawal of compulsory competitive tendering in the public sector.

Answer: Mr. Fraser: To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions what assessment he has made of the effect on the clothing and textiles sector of the withdrawal of compulsory competitive tendering in the public sector. [135563] Ms Beverley Hughes: None. There is no obvious connection between the local authority activities that were subject to competitive tendering and the health of the clothing and textile sector. The new duty of best value, which applies from 1 April 2000, will encourage the development of new markets in the provision of local authority services.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 355 c458W; 135563
Session: 1999-00
Subjects: Contracts for services Clothing Industry Public sector Procurement Textiles
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk