§ Mr. David NicholsonTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence how he proposes to safeguard military and naval security in making decisions to contract out work at the Hydrographic Office and the Military Survey.
§ Mr. HanleyPrivate contractors undertaking work on behalf of the Hydrographic Office, the Directorate General Military Survey or any other defence agency are contractually obliged to conform to strict guidelines and to implement protective security measures, laid down by the Ministry of Defence, appropriate to the classification and 993W sensitivity of the work undertaken. Adherence to these guidelines and directives is monitored under the Department's standard monitoring arrangements.