DEFENCE INFRASTRUCTURE ORGANISATION GOVCO

Early day motion 1252, tabled 2 April 2014 by John McDonnell (Labour). Signed by 22 members.

That this House is concerned by the recent announcement that Capita is now the preferred bidder for the Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) contract; notes Capita's lack of experience in managing such a contract and its poor record in delivering in other areas of the Civil Service, including army recruitment IT services which are currently two years behind schedule; is alarmed by the proposed move of the DIO to a so-called GovCo model without proper scrutiny or evaluation of the plans by Parliament or employee representatives; further notes the concern of current DIO staff regarding the future of their jobs, pay, pensions and terms and conditions none of which have been safeguarded by the Secretary of State under the proposed GovCo model; and calls on the Government to allow proper scrutiny of the proposals on the floor of the House and to allow full consultation with staff regarding the future of the DIO.

Signatures by party: Labour 16, Plaid Cymru 2, Social Democratic and Labour Party 2, DUP 1, Independent 1.