§ Mr. ColvinTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment (1) whether, prior to the offer for sale, Property Services Agency services will be structured into two separate businesses;
(2) if he will make a statement on the progress towards privatisation of Property Services Agency services.
§ Sir George YoungProperty Services Agency services were restructured last autumn into two main businesses, one dealing with project management and design and the other with maintenance. This will make it possible for Property Service Agency services to be offered for sale in more than one part, but final decisions on sale have not yet been taken. The businesses continue to make progress in reducing staff and costs in order to become competitive.