§ Simon HughesTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department whether the financial penalties imposed on the contractor for HMYOI Ashfield exceeded the ceiling of 5 per cent. of annual fees due to the contractor(a) for the financial years (i) 2000–01, (ii) 2001–02 and (b) to date during 2002–03; and if he will make a statement. [106908]
§ Hilary Benn[holding answer 4 April 2003]: No financial penalties have reached the ceiling of 5 per cent. of the annual fee. The contract does not allow for financial penalties in excess of the 5 per cent. ceiling.