HC Deb 15 May 1947 vol 437 c171W
8. Mr. J. Lewis

asked the Minister of Health if he will recommend to local authorities that in all contracts which they place with private builders a clause should be inserted making it obligatory upon the contractors to recognise the tripartite agreement in respect of the employment of trainees.

Mr. Bevan

I am afraid that such a clause would be neither practicable nor advisable in respect of a scheme which depends for success upon the full and willing co-operation of employers and employees.