§ Mr. William Edwardsasked the Secretary of State for Wales whether he will ask local authoriti1es in Wales and all 110W Government Departments to ensure that their specifications for contracts do not unnecessarily exclude products being produced within development areas in Wales.
§ Mr. Cledwyn HughesI am not aware of any discrimination by local authorities in Wales against products produced in development areas of Wales. Wherever practicable Government Departments invite tenders from suppliers in development areas who have the benefit of the contract preference scheme.
If my hon. Friend has any particular case in mind I shall be glad to look into it.