§ 19. Mr. Bossomasked the Minister of Health whether he is encouraging local authorities to let contracts for site preparations, roads, sewers, etc., for their postwar building estates, to contractors normally working within their areas.
§ Mr. WillinkLocal authorities arc being encouraged to invite tenders in the ordinary way, which gives the fullest opportunities to local contractors.
§ Mr. BossomWould my right hon. and learned Friend rather emphasise to local authorities that there is great need to give contracts to local contractors if they possibly can?
§ Mr. WillinkThe ordinary method of obtaining tenders is, of course, by public advertisement, and that is the method which is being authorised. I am sure that local authorities are fully informed of the advisability in all cases of assisting their local people.