HC Deb 06 June 1957 vol 571 c1444
15. Mr. Willey

asked the Minister of Labour what action has been taken to review the possibility of extending the practice of Government Departments of costing their contracts so as to be able to offer sheltered workshops a large number of contracts on this basis in accordance with the suggestion of the Piercy Committee.

The Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Labour and National Service (Mr. Robert Carr)

This suggestion is being considered by my Department and the others concerned.

Mr. Willey

While the Parliamentary Secretary is considering that, would he consider something else also; that is, extending the idea of sponsorship to Government Departments and national public corporations?

Mr. Carr

I will certainly do that.

Mr. Osborne

Are many Government contracts issued without being properly costed?

Mr. Carr

That is another matter which is not for me to answer.