§ Mr. RedmondTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what contracts his Department and his agencies have with Serco Ltd.; what is the current cost; when each contract ends; what are the penalties involved should he seek early termination of the contract; and if he will make a statement. [26647]
§ Mr. BoswellCentrally held records show that neither the Ministry nor any of its agencies hold contracts with Serco Ltd. However, between March 1994 and March 1996 the Ministry spent £24,801 with Serco on the supply of miscellaneous industrial goods. Consequently, there are no contract end dates or potential penalty fees. Fees for early discharge of contractual arrangements are a matter for negotiation between the Ministry and its suppliers.