HC Deb 19 December 1967 vol 756 cc352-3W
Mr. Chichester-Clark

asked the Prime Minister whether he will give in detail the reasons for the delay in announcing the Government's policy in regard to fixed price contracts; and whether he will now make a statement.

Mr. Diamond:

I have been asked to reply. I assume the hon. Member is referring to fixed price contracts for construction work which were the subject of a letter from the National Federation of Building Trades' Employers to the Prime Minister on 22nd November. Replies to that letter were sent by my right hon. Friends the Prime Minister and the Minister of Public Building and Works on 11th and 12th December respectively.