§ Mr. Dalyellasked the Secretary of State for Defence whether it was with his authority that Bulldog Publicity Services Ltd. wrote to the managing director of Sibcas and Associated Companies of Bathgate, West Lothian, on 4 February referring to its close contacts with the Ministry of Defence, the Procurement Executive, engineering schools and Royal Engineers establishments as a means to help secure what were described as lucrative contracts with his Department; what contacts his Department and the services have had with Bulldog Publicity Services; and what part it played in the placing of an £8 million contract to Portakabin for accommodation on the Falkland Islands.
§ Mr. Ian StewartMy right hon. Friend's authority was neither sought nor given for the writing of the letter. I am not aware of any procurement contacts between the Ministry of Defence or the services and Bulldog Publicity Services Ltd.; the company played no part in the award of any contracts to Portakabin for accommodation on the Falkland Islands.