§ 60. Mr. Parkerasked the Minister of Supply whether some Government contracts can be given in Dagenham in view of the employment situation.
§ 61. Mr. Hastingsasked the Minister of Supply whether, in view of the unemployment and redundancy in the motor car industry, he will offer contracts for other engineering products to car manufacturing firms.
§ Mr. Ian HarveyApart from the special consideration given to Development Areas Government contracts are not 97W allocated on a geographical basis, but firms in Dagenham and elsewhere who are on the Ministry's Trades Lists are given full opportunity to tender. Car manufacturers may apply to be considered for other engineering products.
§ 62 and 63. Mr. Hobsonasked the Minister of Supply (1) if he is aware that Messrs. Drake Motors, Plymouth, who have contracts with his Department, are not complying with the Fair Wages Clause in respect of those contracts; and what steps he is taking to ensure than the Fair Wages Clause is complied with;
(2) why Messrs. Drake Motors, Plymouth, are still given contracts by his Department when they are not complying with the Fair Wages Clause in respect of existing contracts.
§ Mr. Ian HarveyI am not aware that the firm is not complying with the Fair Wages Clause, but if the hon. Member will send me details I will inquire into the matter.