§ 28. Mr. Thurnhamasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he is satisfied with the working of the Civil Service Catering Organisation; how he monitors its effectiveness; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. BrookeI am satisfied with the working of the Civil Service Catering Organisation. Catering is one of the services which is subject to competition and the organisation now operates on an almost wholly commercial basis. Having only a token Vote, the organisation is required to meet all its expenditure from the receipts from restaurant customers and the Departments it serves. The chief executive reports to me regularly throughout the year on its performance. In addition, the organisation has developed value for money indicators and established targets for 1985–86 which it has more than met. Further improvements are expected in 1986–87.