Question to the Department for Transport:

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, with reference to the increase in the National Living wage announced by the Government on 31 December 2019, what discussions he is having with private sector companies undertaking facility management work for his Department to ensure that the cost of wage increases for their employees are not passed on to his Department.

The Department works closely in discussion with its Arms Length Bodies and facility management contractor to ensure value for money when delivering facility management services. Any increase to the minimum hourly rate set by Government entitles this contractor to pass on its increased costs under the current contract.