Written question asked by Simon Hughes (Liberal Democrat) on Thursday, 26 April 2001, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 3 May 2001. It was answered by Charles Clarke (Labour) on Thursday, 3 May 2001 on behalf of the Home Office.

Home Office

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what procedures are in place to ensure there is fair and open competition for the provison of information technology systems and software to police services; and if he will make a statement. (Holding answer 1 May 2001).

Answer: Mr. Simon Hughes: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what procedures are in place to ensure there is fair and open competition for the provision of information technology systems and software to police services; and if he will make a statement. [159694] Mr. Charles Clarke: [holding answer 1 May 2001]: Government procurement procedures are followed to ensure that there is fair and open competition for the provision of information technology systems and software for the police. These procedures comply with the relevant European Directive on procurement.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 367 c708W; 159694
Session: 2000-01
Subjects: Contracts Software Competition ICT Police Procurement Police stations
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk