§ Mr. HoyleTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence if a decision on the outcome of the catering and mess services market test covering the provision of catering and mess services to the British Army in Germany has been reached. [54979]
§ Mr. SpellarFollowing a rigorous competition it has been decided to award a contract for the provision of catering and mess services for the British Army in Germany, to NAAFI, with support from its sub-contractor EUREST. The award of the contract is expected to generate savings in the region of £18 million over the next five years, whilst continuing to deliver the required level of service.