§ 28. Mr. Freudasked the Secretary of State for Defence what representations he has had concerning the replacement of a local civilian work force by contract workers in RAF establishments.
§ Mr. PattieDuring the normal process of consultation at local and departmental level on proposals to introduce contract cleaning at a number of RAF establishments, representations have been received from some of the local civilian work forces and their representatives. A number of hon. Members have written to me or my colleagues about contract cleaning, and some local authorities, cleaning companies and other interested parties have also made representations. These have covered such aspects as the employment implications of the proposals, alternative suggestions as to how the cleaning work might be organised to reduce costs, and requests to be invited to tender for contracts.