Mr. Damien McCallion:

I mentioned to Deputy Kelly that the procurement division had been tasked with examining two issues. While the documents were destroyed in line with policy, in the wider context, it is regrettable that it happened. We have sought to get the tender document back and the company involved is searching for it. As per Dr. Scally's recommendations, we will be changing the record retention policy such that if a contract is still in place, no tender documents will be destroyed. The change has been made with immediate effect.