HC Deb 18 December 1985 vol 89 c236W
Mr. Dobson

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services what procedures are followed by district health authorities, regional health authorities and his Department in the event of a contractor failing to achieve the standards laid down in a privatised cleaning, laundry or catering contract; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Hayhoe

I shall let the hon. Member have a reply as soon as possible.

Mr. Dobson

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services on how many occasions in the last year Ministers have been involved in dealings with contractors or holding companies of contractors failing to achieve standards laid down in privatised contracts; and which were the companies concerned.

Mr. Hayhoe

There have been only one or two occasions and the discussions were confidential.

Mr. Dobson

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services whether any company has lost a cleaning, catering or laundry contract with a health authority in the last year for failing to achieve standards laid down in the contract.

Mr. Hayhoe

I am aware of only one case.