Written question asked by Pete Wishart (Scottish National Party) on Tuesday, 26 February 2002, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 6 March 2002. It was answered by Lord Murphy of Torfaen (Labour) on Wednesday, 6 March 2002 on behalf of the Wales Office.

Office of the Secretary of State for Wales

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Wales, if he will list the 30 largest contracts awarded by his Department from (a) May 1997 to April 1998, (b) May 1998 to April 1999, (c) May 1999 to April 2000, (d) May 2000 to April 2001 and (e) May 2001 to the latest date, indicating in each case the values of the contracts and the companies with which the contracts were placed. - (Holding answer 28 February 2002).

Answer: Pete Wishart: To ask the Secretary of State for Wales if he will list the 30 largest contracts awarded by his Department from (a) May 1997 to April 1998, (b) May 1998 to April 1999, (c) May 1999 to April 2000, (d) May 2000 to April 2001 and (e) May 2001 to the latest date, indicating in each case the values of the contracts and the companies with which the contracts were placed. [38722] Mr. Paul Murphy: [holding answer 28 February 2002]: For the former Welsh Office (covering the period until June 1999) the information requested is not readily available and can be provided only at disproportionate cost. Since its creation in July 1999 the Wales Office has continued these contracts which it inherited from the former Welsh Office: Cleaning by Appointment (office cleaning) Securicor Guarding (out-of-hours security) Government Car and Despatch Service (Ministerial cars) Sykes and Sons (flying of flags). It has also had a contract with The Bridge to provide counselling services in connection with the North Wales Child Abuse Tribunal. The value of these contracts is commercially confidential.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 38722; 381 c365-6W
Session: 2001-02
Subjects: Contracts Expenditure Government departments Wales Office Welsh Office
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk