§ Mr. Strangasked the Secretary of State for Scotland how many offices in the Scottish Office have now changed to employing contract cleaners; and if all the directly employed cleaners have been redeployed in alternative location within the Scottish Office.
§ Mr. YoungerSix in the last year. This brings the total number of offices cleaned under contract to 22. All of the direct cleaners previously employed were offered continued employment at alternative locations and the majority accepted.