§ Mr. LAWTHERasked the Minister of Transport if he is aware that the North Riding County Council of Yorkshire does not seek, by public advertisement, tenders in the open market, for castings that are required for carrying out grant-aided schemes, from firms who manufacture them; and whether he will take steps to require all such requirements of local authorities to be tendered for in the open market?
§ Mr. HERBERT MORRISONI have no knowledge of the circumstances, but if my hon. Friend will give me particulars of any schemes affecting my Department which he has in mind, I will cause inquiries to be made.