§ Jackie BallardTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what criteria were used as the basis for the decision to market-test the current service level agreement for HMP Manchester; and if he will make a statement. [110459]
§ Mr. BoatengThe current service level agreement for Manchester expires in 2001 and the competitive process of a market test is the best means of driving up standards and of obtaining a high quality service at maximum value for money.