HC Deb 15 January 1986 vol 89 cc600-1W
Mr. Dobson

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services whether a record is kept by his Department of any representations made by hon. Members about the privatisation of particular contracts in the National Health Service; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Hayhoe

A record of written representations from hon. and right hon. Members is kept.

Mr. Dobson

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services when he or any of his ministerial colleagues last had contact with directors, staff or consultants of Hospital Hygiene Services, Crothalls, Office Cleaning Services, Pritchards, Brengreen or any of their subsidiaries about the contracting out of hospital services.

Mr. Hayhoe

My right hon. Friend met with representatives of all the contractors listed except Brengreen on 23 July 1985.

Mr. Dobson

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services which company 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; and which was the health authority concerned.

Mr. Hayhoe

Bromley health authority terminated the domestic contract at Orpington hospital which had been awarded to Hospital Hygiene Services.