HC Deb 22 July 1971 vol 821 c333W
48. Mr. O'Halloran

asked the Minister for the Civil Service if he is satisfied with the working and recruitment of staff employed by private security firms under contract to Government Departments.

Mr. David Howell

These firms are mainly employed for carrying cash and, so far as the limited inquiries we have been able to make show, Departments are satisfied with the service they provide. The working and recruitment of the staff are the concern of the firms themselves.