§ Mr. BayleyTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence if he will list the RAF squadrons and units that have been disbanded or reorganised in the last five years indicating(a) the broad nature of the work of the squadron or unit, (b) the date of the change, (c) whether the squadron or unit was subject to market testing and (d) whether any of the duties have been taken over by contractors; and if he will name the contractors in each applicable case.
§ Mr. SoamesThe information required is not held centrally, nor in the form requested, and could be provided only at disproportionate cost.
§ Mr. BayleyTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence if he will list the RAF squadrons and units which are currently or will as a result of the defence costs study be subject to(a) market testing or (b) contractorisation; and if he will indicate the broad nature of the work of the squadron or unit.
§ Mr. SoamesI will write to the hon. Member.