Written question asked by Gwyneth Dunwoody (Labour) on Thursday, 15 February 2001, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 26 February 2001. It was answered by Lord Smith of Finsbury (Labour) on Monday, 26 February 2001 on behalf of the Department for Culture, Media and Sport.

Dept for Culture Media and Sport

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, if he will list the contracts that exist between SERCO and the Department, its executive agencies and associated public bodies; and if he will list those which have existed in the last three years. - Inc fact that contacted the non-departmental public bodies and the Royal Parks Agency to request the information required in relation to their activities, will write and placed copies in Library.

Answer: Mrs. Dunwoody: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport if he will list the contracts that exist between SERCO and the Department, its executive agencies and associated public bodies; and if he will list those which have existed in the last three years. [151341] Mr. Chris Smith: No contract exists directly between SERCO and my Department. We have contacted the non-departmental public bodies and the Royal Parks Agency to request the information required in relation to their activities, and I will write to my hon. Friend as soon as it is available, placing copies of my letter in the Libraries of both Houses.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 151341; 363 c397W
Session: 2000-01
Subjects: Contracts Government departments Department for Culture, Media and Sport Serco
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