§ Mr. BeithTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what is the estimated average annual payment which will be made to private sector contractors for each child detained in a secure training centre; and if he will make a statement. [18642]
§ Mr. MichaelIt would be inappropriate to publish the average payment figure to contractors while there are contracts yet to be awarded. The Government will ensure that secure training centres offer good value for money through normal contract requirements for "best value".