§ Mr. Chichester-Clarkasked the Minister of Public Building and Works (1) what action he is taking to provide guidance for clients in the public sector on how to treat tenders based on alternative methods of construction
(2) to what extent he has adopted the recommendation of the Economic Development Committee in its Report on the Banwell Report that he should draw the attention of Government Departments and other public bodies to the tendering practices which he considers desirable.
§ Mr. Mellish:These recommendations of the Building Economic Development Council arising from the Banwell Report have been considered by an inter-Departmental committee representing all Government Departments concerned with construction, which have consulted the relevant public bodies. A report of its conclusions is being prepared and will be sent to the Building E.D.C.