Security (Hansard, 9 May 1994)

HC Deb 09 May 1994 vol 243 cc64-5W 65W

§ Mr. Donohoe
To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will make a statement on the use of private detective agencies and security companies by his Department.

§ Mr. Gummer
In line with Government policy, my Department employs security companies in situations where this can be shown to provide best value for money. There has been no requirement so far to engage private detective agencies.