§ Mr. Michael Morrisasked the Secretary of State for the Environment how many persons are currently employed by the Property Services Agency on lift maintenance.
§ Mr. Michael Morrisasked the Secretary of State for the Environment whether he will place the contract for the maintenance of lifts in Government buildings in London with a private sector company; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. ChopeLifts in most Government buildings throughout the United Kingdom, including many in London, are already maintained by contract with private sector companies.
The policy of the Property Services Agency is to continue to use contractors for this work whilst making economic use of existing direct employees.