§ Mr. Dalyellasked the Minister for the Civil Service how many cleaners in Government buildings are employed through Office Cleaning Services and Pritchards Cleaners; what is the average weekly payment by Her Majesty's Government to each firm; and what representations he has received from the Cleaners' Action Group in relation to cleaning contractors.
§ Mr. Kenneth BakerNo information is available centrally on the details of specific cleaning contracts, which are negotiated locally by Departmental representatives. I have received no representations from the Cleaners' Action Group.