HC Deb 18 June 1984 vol 62 cc51-2W
Mr. Corbyn

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services if he will publish the individual tendering timetables so far submitted, for (a) cleaning, (b) catering and (c) laundry services for each of the London district health authorities.

Mr. Kenneth Clarke

No. We are still studying the programmes and will wish to discuss modifications of them with some of the authorities.

Mr. Corbyn

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services (1) if he will list the value of each individual contract so far awarded to in-house tenders for (a) cleaning, (b) catering and (c) laundry services in each of the London district health authorities;

(2) if he will list the value of each individual contract so far awarded to private contractors for (a) cleaning, (b) catering and (c) laundry services in each of the London district health authorities.

Mr. Kenneth Clarke

We do not collect this sort of detailed information centrally.