§ Mr. Gouldasked the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will introduce legislation to permit local authorities which manufacture PVC window frames for installation in properties owned by the authorities concerned to sell them to other authorities or to householders who are not their tenants; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. ChopeWhilst it is not for me to interpret the law, it appears that local authorities are already empowered, in certain circumstances, to sell window frames they have manufactured to other local authorities and certain public bodies. My right hon. Friend has no plans to provide wider powers.