§ Mr. Andrew F. Bennettasked the Secretary of State for Defence what contracts are outstanding at the moment between firms in the Crest Nicholson Group such as D. D. Lamson Ltd., Coronet E. M. Ltd., and Coronet Heat Pumps Ltd., and his Department; and whether the fair wages clause in these contracts is being observed.
§ Mr. Pattie:A small number of low value orders are currently outstanding with 0. D. Lamson Limited and Camper and Nicholson Marine Equipment Limited. All contracts are subject to the fair wages clause and there is no evidence in the MOD that this clause is not being observed.