18. Mr. J. J. Davidsonasked the Secretary of State for Air what firm submitted the lowest tender for No. 1 contract at the Rolls-Royce works, Hilling-ton, Glasgow; whether the lowest tender was accepted; and whether steps will be taken by the Air Ministry to maintain the cost tendered?
§ The Secretary of State for Air (Sir Kingsley Wood)The lowest tender was submitted by Messrs. Sir Lindsay Parkinson and Company, Limited, and has been accepted. In regard to the last part of the question, the firm are bound under the contract to complete the work for the sum tendered.
Mr. DavidsonIs the right hon. Gentleman aware that the firm already, under a previous contract, undercut all other firms and after a month had the contract torn up? Will he see that this is avoided with regard to this contract?
§ Sir K. WoodIf the hon. Gentleman puts a question down with regard to the form of contract I will gladly answer it.