HC Deb 18 June 1990 vol 174 c446W
Mr. Dewar

To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will list the private security firms presently employed by his Department, the buildings at which they operate and the date of expiry of each contract.

Mr. Rifkind

The information relating to the Scottish Office and associated departments is set out in the table:

Company Location Expiry date of contract
Burns International Security Services (UK) Ltd. Middleton Hall, by Gorebridge 13 July 1990
Wackenhut (UK) Ltd. Marine Laboratory, Aberdeen 1 December 1990
Burns International Security Services (UK) Ltd. Brandon Street, Edinburgh 31 March 1992
Burns International Security Services (UK) Ltd. Saughton House, Edinburgh 31 March 1992
Burns International Security Services (UK) Ltd. Jeffrey Street, Edinburgh 31 March 1992
Burns International Security Services (UK) Ltd. Supreme Courts, Edinburgh 31 December 1991
Burns International Security Services (UK) Ltd. Edinburgh Sheriff Court 31 December 1991
Burns International Security Services (UK) Ltd. Glasgow Sheriff Court 25 April 1992
Group 4 Total Security Ltd. Ladywell House, Edinburgh 1
Group 4 Total Security Ltd. GRO Building, Station Road, Edinburgh 1
1 These buildings are covered by an ongoing contract which may be terminated following one month's notice.