§ Mr. Lawsonasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer (1) what is the total value of public sector orders and contracts withheld, redirected or cancelled since 31st July 1977 as a result of economic sanctions imposed for infringements of pay policy;
(2) what is the total value of public sector orders and contracts redirected, cancelled or withheld since 31st July 1977 as a result of economic sanctions imposed for infringements of pay policy.
§ Mr. Joel BarnettI regret that this information cannot be provided without a disproportionate expenditure of time and resources.