§ Mr. DonohoeTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport if he will make a statement on the use of private detective agencies and security companies by his Department.
§ Mr. KeyPrivate detective agencies are principally used by the Department to assist with prosecutions for failure to pay vehicle excise duty, claims for damage to roads and actions against trespassers. Other uses include tracing former employees who inadvertently have been overpaid, and inquiring into complaints by the public about an employee.
Security companies are used by the Department to provide a building custody service at some locations; for the collection and conveyance of cash for banking; for the protection of property required for road schemes; and for security advice and training.