Written question asked by Peter Duncan (Conservative) on Wednesday, 8 May 2002, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 15 May 2002. It was answered by Elliot Morley (Labour) on Wednesday, 15 May 2002 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.

Dept for Environment Food and Rural Affairs

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what procedures are in place in Forest Enterprise for ensuring best value in (a) procuring and (b) disposing of forestry capital equipment contracts.

Answer: Mr. Peter Duncan: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs what procedures are in place in Forest Enterprise for ensuring best value in (a) procuring and (b) disposing of forestry capital equipment contracts. [55815] Mr. Morley: Forest Enterprise follows HM Treasury guidelines which are designed to ensure best value for use of public funds. The procurement of forestry capital equipment is subject to European Union procurement directives, and Forest Enterprise requirements are therefore advertised in the Official Journal of the European Community. Disposal of forestry capital equipment is carried out by open tender and public auction.

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