(1) In the interest of protecting the public safety and public health, the Minister may, after consultation with the Minister responsible for finance, by Order published in the Gazette, waive the application of any rules of law governing the procurement of goods and services.
(2) The Minister responsible for finance shall every quarter lay a report before Parliament on —
(a) the total expenditure of the goods and services procured;
(b) the suppliers of the goods and services procured;
(c) the reasons for the use of the suppliers of the goods and the providers of the services.