Written question asked by Andrew Love (Labour) on Wednesday, 3 March 1999, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 11 March 1999. It was answered by Lord Moonie (Labour) on Thursday, 11 March 1999 on behalf of the Finance and Services Committee.

Finance and Services Select Committee

Question: To ask the Chairman of the Finance and Services Committee, what assessment is made of the industial relations record of private contractors as part of the tendering process for contracts to provide services to the House; and if he will make a statement.

Answer: Mr. Love: To ask the Chairman of the Finance and Services Committee what assessment is made of the industrial relations record of private contractors as part of the tendering process for contracts to provide services to the House; and if he will make a statement. [75443] Dr. Moonie: No formal assessments are made of the industrial relations records of private contractors tendering for contracts to provide services to the House. The supplier appraisal process can, however, cover such matters as recruitment procedures to avoid discrimination, training policies, quality standards and good employment practices.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 327 c305W; 75443
Session: 1998-99
Subjects: Contracts Industrial relations House of Commons Facilities Private companies