§ Mr. Parryasked the Prime Minister what representation she has received from the Transport and General Workers Union concerning the dismissal of cleaners at the Ministry of Defence; what reply she has sent; and if she will make a statement.
§ The Prime MinisterI have received one letter from the Transport and General Workers Union and one letter from a Member of Parliament. I understand that the subject was also raised with my right hon. Friend the Leader of the House on Thursday 21 February. My hon. Friend the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Defence Procurement has been investigating this matter and is, I understand, replying today on my behalf to the letters to which I have referred.