Written question asked by Gordon Prentice (Labour) on Monday, 12 July 2004, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 20 July 2004. It was answered by Lord Hutton of Furness (Labour) on Tuesday, 20 July 2004 on behalf of the Department of Health.

Dept of Health

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health, if he will make it his policy whenever possible to use local architects, builders and tradespeople in designing and building local investment finance trust (LIFT) projects in England; and if he will make a statement.

Answer: Mr. Gordon Prentice: To ask the Secretary of State for Health if he will make it his policy whenever possible to use local architects, builders and tradespeople in designing and building local investment finance trust (LIFT) projects in England; and if he will make a statement. [184291] Mr. Hutton: There is no size limit on firms participating in national health service local investment finance trust. It is a legal requirement to evaluate all competing bids in a transparent manner. Advertising through the Official Journal of the European Community means that competition is fair and open and non-discriminatory for all bidders. Contracts will be awarded to the bidders offering best value for money.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 184291; 424 c166W;424 c167W
Session: 2003-04
Subjects: Contracts Construction Buildings Health services Finance NHS NHS Local Improvement Finance Trust
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk