Central Ordnance Depot, Donnington

HC Deb 22 January 1987 vol 108 cc729-30W

Mr. Denzil Davies

asked the Secretary of State for Defence whether he has sought the views of the managers and senior officers of Central Ordnance Depot, Donnington, about the proposed contractorisation plans; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Freeman

A study into the feasibility of contracting-out administrative support functions at the Central Ordnance Depot, Donnington and its associated garrison has recently been completed. This is now being considered in the MOD and the views of local management on the report are being sought as part of that process.

Mr. Denzil Davies

asked the Secretary of State for Defence whether he will publish a list of those representations he has received which support the contractorisation plans for Central Ordnance Depot, Donnington.

Mr. Freeman

The only representations so far received on the Department's proposals for the contracting-out of administrative support functions at the Central Ordnance Depot, Donnington and its association garrison are those of the trade unions concerned and of members of the work force. They do not support the proposals.