§ 26. Mr. Thurnhamasked the Secretary of State for Energy what measures are being taken to implement privatisation schemes in his Department.
§ Mr. Peter WalkerMy Department now relies on private sector contractors for its press cuttings service, its main cleaning requirements, and some design and specialist marketing services: and a substantial programme of non-nuclear R and D is carried out by private contractors. My Department also uses consultants as and when appropriate.