asked the Paymaster General what is the value of past and current contracts between (a) the Manpower Services Commission and (b) the Merseyside Task Force and Liverpool Heritage Developments Limited formerly Dunebourne Limited.

[pursuant to his reply, 9 February 1987, c. 53–54]: I understand that there are no current contracts between the Manpower Services Commission and Liverpool Heritage Developments Limited, formerly Dunebourne Limited, and nor have there been any in the past.I believe the hon. Member may be referring to the Manpower Services Commission's community programme contract with Merseyside Improvements Agency. I understand that the agency has arrangements with a number of sponsors, one of which involves restoration work on the Liverpool Royal Institute by Liverpool Heritage Developments Limited. The cost of the project is about £335,500.I also understand that there are no current contracts between Merseyside Task Force and Liverpool Heritage Developments Limited.In February 1986, Merseyside Task Force provided £200 to Liverpool Heritage Developments Limited for work involved in a presentation on the enterprise allowance scheme, in association with other local bodies.