HC Deb 29 April 1996 vol 276 c372W
Mr. Redmond

To ask the Secretary of State for National Heritage what contracts her Department and her agencies have with Serco Ltd.; what is the current cost; when each contract ends; what are the penalties involved should she seek early termination of the contract; and if she will make a statement. [26683]

Mr. Sproat

My Department and the Historic Royal Palaces agency do not have any contracts with Serco Ltd. However, the Royal Parks agency has two contracts the details of which are set out in the list. In neither case would the Royal Parks agency be liable for any penalties in the event that the contract was terminated early.

Contract Estimated annual cost (£) Duration Completion date
Hyde Park
Grounds maintenance 868,784 4 years 3 March 2000
Richmond Park
Grounds maintenance 533,061 4 years 3 March 2000