Question to the Department for Work and Pensions:
To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what assessment his Department made of the suitability of Interserve as a fit and proper company before the award of the contract for cleaning, messengerial and other support functions; and if he will make a statement.
I can confirm an evaluation of Interserve’s capability and capacity to deliver DWP’s FM requirements was completed before the award of contract - and can further confirm the mobilisation of the Facilities Management contract is proceeding to plan.