In February of this year the Commons Justice Select Committee said the ministry's handling of the contract for court language services had been "shambolic".

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Tavish Scott MSP, the Scottish Liberal Democrat leader, challenged Mr Salmond over the government's handling of the contract for the ferry service between Dunoon and Gourock.

BBC: First minister's questions

Jersey's Transport Minister is facing an official complaint over his handling of the bus service contract transfer.

BBC: Jersey Transport Minister faces official complaint

G4S was heavily criticised for its handling of the Olympic Games security contract last summer.

BBC: G4S outsourcing deal with police forces collapses

It has agreed a three-year contract with Glasgow-based Response UK to provide call centre staff handling its gas and electricity account holders.

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