§ Mr. SweeneyTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales what progress has been made on the transfer to the private sector of the EstateCare Group of the Welsh Health Common Services Authority. [36811]
§ Mr. HagueFollowing extensive negotiations, the design and project management functions of the EstateCare Group have been sold to a new company, EstateCare Group Ltd., formed by Capita plc and a team of senior managers from the existing EstateCare Group.
The purchase price of £175,000 offered good value for money and the sale ensures the best possible prospects for the majority of EstateCare's staff and continuity of service for NHS trusts in Wales.