§ Mr. Campbell-Savoursasked the Secretary of State for the Environment what tendering procedures works under the House of Commons maintenance allocation in the Supply Estimates which are carried out by private contractors or sub-contractors are subject to; and if he will publish the guidelines covering the awarding of maintenance work either in house or to outside contractors.
§ Mr. ChopeThe parliamentary works office is responsible for the care and maintenance of the Palace of Westminster, including the parliamentary outbuildings. As part of the Property Services Agency it conforms to the rules of Government contracting designed to ensure the proper use of public money and to obtain good value for the funds expended. For maintenance schemes a variety of tendering methods are available, according to the type of service required.