NHS: Health and Social Care Act 2012

Lord Naseby Excerpts

Wednesday 9th October 2013 Lords Chamber

[Earl Howe]

I can give the noble Lord an absolute assurance on both those counts.

[Lord Naseby (Con)]

Surely my noble friend can confirm that, broadly speaking, the tendering processes under the Act have gone well and are broadly within budget. Although there are various dimensions to the tendering process as raised by my noble friend from the Liberal Democrat Benches, nevertheless, in broad terms, we are well satisfied with the way that it has gone. If there are differences and small amendments are necessary, will my noble friend confirm that those will be looked at speedily?

[Earl Howe]

My Lords, I agree with my noble friend in that I am not aware of any tendering process that has gone horribly awry. Certainly the Government are always open to looking at any provisions that are not working as they should, but I am not aware of any.