§ Mr. Anthony Grantasked the Secretary of State for Social Services what is the policy of his Department on the employment of private contractors to carry out cleaning and ancillary services in National Health Service hospitals; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. MoyleIt is for the responsible health authority to decide whether or not private contractors are employed to carry out cleaning and allied services in National Health Service hospitals. Cost, however, is not the only criterion which will affect the decision.