§ Mr. Lomasasked the Secretary of State for the Environment why his Department does not observe the Fair Wage Resolution passed in 1946 by Parliament which would give minimum rates of £16.30 per week.
§ Mr. EyreI understand that this Question relates to cleaning contracts. As I said in answer to a similar Question from the hon. Member on Friday, 21st July, 1972, contract payments are for services provided and work done measured quantitatively. Competitive quotations are sought from approved cleaning contractors, all of whom are required to comply with the Fair Wages Resolution, 1946.—[Vol. 841, c.196–7.]