HC Deb 03 July 1985 vol 82 c169W
Mr. Corbyn

asked the Secretary of State for Defence on what date contract cleaning of Brecon barracks first commenced.

Mr. Lee

19 September 1983.

Mr. Corbyn

asked the Secretary of State for Defence what was the annual cost of cleaning Brecon barracks prior to cleaning being privately contracted.

Mr. Lee

The annual in-house costs of cleaning were substantially above those now being paid to the successful contractor. For reasons of commercial confidentially exact figures cannot be stated.

Mr. Corbyn

asked the Secretary of State for Defence whether there have been any changes in standards for the cleaning of Brecon barracks following the decision to put this out to private tender.

Mr. Lee

The requirements specified at time of contract are being met.

Mr. Corbyn

asked the Secretary of State for Defence if he will state the number of cleaners employed at Brecon barracks (a) currently and (b) immediately prior to the cleaning being put out to contract.

Mr. Lee

The contract is at a firm price for cleaning in accordance with a statement of requirements, and it is a matter for the contractor how many people he employs

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