§ Miss Jo Richardsonasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what is the cost per month of the services tendered by Securicor in running the detention centres at Harmondsworth and at Gatwick; and what this cost represents per officer on duty.
§ Dr. SummerskillAt the current rates the cost of the services in respect of Harmondsworth, including the detention suite at Queen's Buildings, Heathrow, and Gatwick is £21,607 per month, which represents £407 per Securicor employee. Additionally, the contract between the Home Office and Securicor provides for ad hoc payments when extra staff are required.