§ In the temporary absence of Mr. Lewis, the Director General, from the office, the Home Secretary has asked me to write to you in reply to your recent Parliamentary Question about bids for the contract for the prison escort service awarded to Group 4 Security Services.
§ Six tenders were received for the court escort contract for the East Midlands and Humberside. The tenderers were: Reliance; Burns; Group 4 Court Escort Service Limited; Wackenhut; Securiguard and Securicor. It is normal commercial practice not to reveal tender prices.