Written question asked by Louise Ellman (Labour) on Wednesday, 24 October 2001, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 15 November 2001. It was answered by Angela Eagle (Labour) on Thursday, 15 November 2001 on behalf of the Home Office.

Home Office

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what facilities he has to conduct independent investigations into the National Asylum Support Services monitoring of the contracts it has awarded in relation to accommodation and support for asylum seekers.

Answer: Mrs. Ellman: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what facilities he has to conduct independent investigations into the national asylum support service's monitoring of the contracts it has awarded in relation to accommodation and support for asylum seekers. [10824] Angela Eagle: The work of the contract management staff of the national asylum support service (NASS) is overseen by the Head of Procurement who reports to the Director, NASS. The service is an integral part of the Immigration and Nationality Directorate of the Home Office and its work is subject to the normal management, audit and complaints procedures of that Directorate.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 10824; 374 c881W
Session: 2001-02
Subjects: Contracts Asylum Housing Monitoring Temporary accommodation National Asylum Support Service
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk