§ Mr. SykesTo ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what plans he has to review the proposals to contract out parts of the Department of the Environment's roads services. [16009]
§ Mr. MossI have received a number of representations about the proposals to contract out large parts of the activities of the roads service. I have decided that an 717W extensive market testing programme would provide an alternative way of securing improved value for money and give employees of the roads service an opportunity to compete with the private sector for the delivery of service.