HC Deb 29 June 1988 vol 136 cc283-4W
Sir John Biggs-Davison

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland which district councils have put which services out to private contract; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Needham

[holding answer 27 June 1988]The information sought is not held centrally. However, I am aware that many of the 26 district councils in Northern Ireland do not employ professional staff or direct labour forces; capital works and building repairs are therefore usually contracted out.