HC Deb 21 May 1952 vol 501 cc53-4W
53. Mr. Beswick

asked the Minister of Civil Aviation the name of the contracting firm which is to take over management of the London Airport Workmen's Camp; and whether the arrangements concluded have been discussed with, and are agreed to by. the workmen concerned.

Mr. Maudling

As a result of competitive tenders, Messrs. Industrial Catering Ltd. have been appointed to take over the management of the camp. Representatives of the workmen were informed on 13th May.

54. . Mr. Fenner Brockway

asked the Minister of Civil Aviation how many persons are now accommodated at the Green Man Lane Camp at London Airport; to what company the management of the camp has been transferred; what are the conditions of this contract; and whether a committee representative of the workers occupying the camp will be set up to participate in the control.

Mr. Maudling

315 persons are at present accommodated in the camp: Messrs. Industrial Catering Ltd. will take over the management on 1st June.

The facilities to be provided under the contract include the provision of living accommodation, welfare and feeding facilities, a snack bar and canteen, a sick bay, etc., in conformity with the general principles of the Ministry of Labour and National Service Factory Form 1892.

My right hon. Friend has no objection to the formation of a committee to discuss with the management day-to-day matters affecting the running of the camp. Responsibility for the control of the camp must, however, remain with my Department.