§ Mr. McAllionTo ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will list all the market tests that have taken place in his Department since November 1991; whether the result was the maintenance of in-house provision or whether the service was contracted out; what was the name of the successful contractor where appropriate; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. NelsonThe Treasury's 1992–93 market testing programme was set out in "The Citizens Charter, First report: 1992 (Cm. 2101)". It comprises nine services: economic model building and development; internal audit; the Library; recruitment; training; reprographics; stationery; consultancy inspection services activities; and Treasury security guard. The inclusion of the Treasury security guard is dependant upon the completion of a review currently being undertaken by Cabinet Office. The programme is due to be completed by September 1993. Work has started on a number of areas but none has yet reached the stage of competitive tender.