§ Mr. John Grantasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer which preconditions in respect of contractors seeking Government contracts within the control of his Department have been removed since May 1979; which have been introduced since that time; which are under consideration for withdrawal or introduction; and if he will give the respective reasons in such cases.
§ Mr. John Grantasked the Secretary of State for Transport, which preconditions in respect of contractors seeking Government contracts within the control of his Department have been removed since May 1979; which have been introduced since that time; which are under consideration for withdrawal or introduction; and if he will give the respective reasons in such cases.
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§ Mr. John Grantasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food which preconditions in respect of contractors seeking Government contracts within the control of his Department have been removed since May 1979; which have been introduced since that time; which are under consideration for withdrawal or introduction; and if he will give the respective reasons in such cases.
§ Mr. John Grantasked the Minister for the Civil Service which preconditions in respect of contractors seeking Government contracts within the control of his Department have been removed since May 1979; which have been introduced since that time; which are under consideration for withdrawal or introduction; and if he will give the respective reasons in such cases.
§ Mr. John Grantasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science which preconditions in respect of contractors seeking Government contracts within the control of his Department have been removed since May 1979; which have been introduced since that time; which are under consideration for withdrawal or introduction; and if he will give the respective reasons in such cases.
§ Mr. John Grantasked the Secretary of State for Energy which preconditions in respect of contractors seeking Government contracts within the control of his Department have been removed since May 1979; which have been introduced since that time; which are under consideration for withdrawal or introduction; and if he will give the respective reasons in such cases.
§ Mr. John Grantasked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland which preconditions in respect of contractors seeking Government contracts within the control of his Department have been removed since May 1979; which have been introduced since that time; which are under consideration for withdrawal or introduction; and if he will give the respective reasons in such cases.
§ Mr. John Grantasked the Secretary of State for Wales which preconditions in respect of contractors seeking Government contracts within the control of his Department have been removed since May 1979; which have been introduced since that time; which are under consideration for withdrawal or introduction; and if he will give the respective reasons in such cases.
§ Mr. John Grantasked the Secretary of State for Scotland which preconditions in respect of contractors seeking Government contracts within the control of his Department have been removed since May 1979; which have been introduced since that time; which are under consideration for withdrawal or introduction; and if he will give the respective reasons in such cases.
§ Mr. John Grantasked the Secretary of State for Trade which preconditions in respect of contractors seeking Government contracts within the control of his Department have been removed since May 1979; which have been introduced since that time; which are under consideration for withdrawal or introduction; and if he will give the respective reasons in such cases.
§ Mr. John Grantasked the Secretary of State for Employment which preconditions in respect of contractors seeking Government contracts within, the control of his Department have been removed since May 1979; which have been introduced since that time; which are under consideration for withdrawal or introduction; and if he will give the respective reasons in such cases.
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§ Mr. John Grantasked the Secretary of State for Defence which preconditions in respect of contractors seeking Government contracts within the control of his Department have been removed since May 1979; which have been introduced since that time; which are under consideration for withdrawal or introduction; and if he will give the respective reasons in such cases.
§ Mr. John Grantasked the Secretary of State for Industry which preconditions in respect of contractors seeking Government contracts within the control of his Department have been removed since May 1979; which have been introduced since that time; which are under consideration for withdrawal or introduction; and if he will give the respective reasons in such cases.
§ Mr. John Grantasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department which preconditions in respect of contractors seeking Government contracts within the control of his Department have been removed since May 1979; which have been introduced since that time; which are under consideration for withdrawal or introduction; and if he will give the respective reasons in such cases.
§ Mr. John Grantasked the Secretary of State for the Environment which preconditions in respect of contractors seeking Government contracts within the control of his Department have been removed since May 1979; which have been introduced since that time; which are under consideration for withdrawal or introduction; and if he will give the respective reasons in such cases.
§ Mr. John Grantasked the Lord Privy Seal which preconditions in respect of contractors seeking Government contracts within the control of his Department have been removed since May 1979; which have been introduced since that time; which are under consideration for withdrawal or introduction; and if he will give the respective reasons in such cases.
§ Mr. BrittanI have been asked to reply.
There has been a reduction in the preconditions required of firms wishing to tender for Government construction contracts. I would refer the hon. Member to the reply given by my hon. Friend the Under-Secretary of State for the Environment to the hon. Member for Brigg and Scunthorpe (Mr. Brown) on 13 November 1980—[Vol. 991, c. 465].
No new preconditions have been introduced since May 1979. However, as a consequence of the Fair Employment (Northern Ireland) Act 1976, consideration is being given to a scheme whereby firms in Northern Ireland wishing to tender for Government contracts would be required to hold an equal opportunity certificate issued by the Fair Employment Agency, Northern Ireland.