CRO GOVT ADOPTS BILL ON GOODS & SERVICES ACQUISITION ( Editorial: --> 2372 )

( Editorial: --> 2372 ) ZAGREB, Nov 20 (Hina) - The Croatian government on Thursday adopted and forwarded to parliament a final bill on the acquisition of goods and services and subcontracting. Premier Zlatko Matesa said the bill was a key instrument to an effective functioning of the state, since it significantly narrowed possibilities for illegal activities in this field. Finance Minister Borislav Skegro said the final bill included improvements and remarks from the parliamentary discussion, certain ministries and state institutions. The basic difference in relation to former texts was that, in public bidding and the acquisition of goods and services in general, the basic principle would focus on the protection of home economy interests through national benefits, he said. In choosing the best offer, the client must choose the lowest- priced offer. (hina) ha jn 201542 MET nov 97