The Health Minister has responded to claims that processes were not followed in awarding a Noble's Hospital cleaning contract to G4S.
Unite the Union’s regional officer has accused the department of not following protocol, saying no other firms were given the opportunity to tender.
Minister David Anderson said it's simply a 12-week trial set to ease the burden on hospital staff.
He said the contract will go out to tender following the trial (audio):
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