§ Mr. MacdonaldTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment what was the price difference between the SERCO bid for PSA Property Management (Scotland) and the next nearest offer; and what undertakings have been sought to ensure the retention of headquarters management and staff in Scotland.
§ Mr. CurryDetails of bids from unsuccessful bidders are commercially confidential. Serco's objective in acquiring BM Scotland is to expand its business based in Scotland as a separate Scottish company.