§ Mr. Dobsonasked the Secretary of State for Social Services how many representations he has received by letter, telephone and conversation, respectively, from hon. Members about the privatisation of particular contracts in the National Health Service.
§ Mr. HayhoeA record of all such representations is not kept.
§ Mr. Dobsonasked the Secretary of State for Social Services when he last had contact with directors, staff or consultants of Hospital Hygiene Services, Crothall's, Office Cleaning Services, Pritchards, Brengreen or any of their subsidiaries, respectively, concerning the contracting out of hospital services.
§ Mr. HayhoeOfficials of my Department have frequent contact with contractors concerning competitive tendering.