§ Ms Julie MorganTo ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what guidance he has given to(a) Government agencies and (b) Companies House about the hospitality managers may accept from companies with which they are outsourcing contracts. [120190]
§ Dr. HowellsThe guidance contained within the Department's Procurement Manual which is available to DTI Agencies including Companies House, sets out advice regarding gifts and hospitality in respect of dealings with contractors. A copy of the Manual is in the Library of the House.
§ Ms Julie MorganTo ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what evaluation he has made of Capita's performance in Companies House, Cardiff. [120212]
§ Dr. HowellsEvaluation of Capita's performance is carried out systematically against a range of service levels and targets defined in the contract under which they provide telephone inquiry and search services on behalf of Companies House.