Written question asked by Peter Duncan (Conservative) on Wednesday, 8 May 2002, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 15 May 2002. It was answered by Elliot Morley (Labour) on Wednesday, 15 May 2002 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.

Dept for Environment Food and Rural Affairs

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what the value is of contracts awarded by Forest Enterprise to Mechanical Engineering Services in each of the last three years. - Includes figures.

Answer: Mr. Peter Duncan: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs what the value is of contracts awarded by Forest Enterprise to Mechanical Engineering Services in each of the last three years. [55814] Mr. Morley: Mechanical Engineering Services is part of the Forestry Commission's Forest Enterprise Agency. It is responsible for supplying and maintaining the agency's fleet of machinery and vehicles. There is, therefore, no requirement for a contractual relationship. However, the value of this service to Forest Enterprise for the last three years has been £15.7 million (2001-02), £15.6 million (2000-01) and £15.7 million (1999-2000).

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