Written question asked by Lord Cotter (Liberal Democrat) on Tuesday, 6 May 2003, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 12 May 2003. It was answered by Nick Raynsford (Labour) on Monday, 12 May 2003 on behalf of the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister.

Office of the Deputy Prime Minister

Question: To ask the Deputy Prime Minister, how many contracts have been awarded to businesses that do not hold public liability insurance by each local authority in the last 12 months; and if he will make a statement. - Includes fact that not held centrally and disproportionate cost.

Answer: Brian Cotter: To ask the Deputy Prime Minister how many contracts have been awarded to businesses that do not hold public liability insurance by each local authority in the last 12 months; and if he will make a statement. [112450] Mr. Raynsford: This information requested is not held centrally and could be provided only at disproportionate cost. Local authorities are independent and autonomous bodies, responsible within the law for making their own decisions on procurement matters.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 112450; 405 c120W
Session: 2002-03
Subjects: Contracts Business Liability Insurance Local government Procurement
Contains statistics: Yes
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk