§ Mr. GerrardTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will apply the transfer of undertakings regulations to the market testing of Strangeways prison; if he will make a statement on the advice provided in his Department's market testing guidelines; and if he will outline the considerations leading to his decision.
§ Mr. Peter LloydThe applications of the Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations 1981 to market testing in the prison service is a complex matter which we are current:y considering. I will write to the hon. Member when conclusions have been reached.