Question reference: S2W-08499
- Asked by: Nicola Sturgeon, MSP for Glasgow, Scottish National Party
- Date lodged: 24 May 2004
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Current status: Answered by Cathy Jamieson on 8 June 2004
Question
To ask the Scottish Executive whether the service provider will have the right to appeal in the event of a dispute or arbitration procedure where there exists reasonable evidence of failure(s), as referred to in Schedule 3, clause 5.4 of Contract between The Scottish Ministers and Reliance Secure Task Management Ltd for the Provision of Prisoner Escort & Court Custody Services in Scotland.
Answer
I have asked Tony Cameron, Chief Executive of the Scottish Prison Service to respond. His response is as follows:
Schedule 3, Clause 17, sets outprovisions in relation to disputes and arbitration.