§ 72. Mr. Mulleyasked the Minister of Supply the total value of existing contracts placed by his Department with Decca Radar Limited.
§ Mr. Ian HarveyIt is not the practice to disclose the value of contracts placed with a firm.
§ 73. Mr. Mulleyasked the Minister of Supply if he is aware that Decca Radar Limited, Maiden Way, is in breach of the Fair Wage Clause in Government contracts by reason of its failure to implement the decision of the Industrial Disputes Tribunal Award, Number 840, dated 14th May, 1956, and that notice of an official dispute has been served by the Clerical and Administrative Workers Union which has authorised its members to withdraw their labour on Monday, 19th November; what action he proposes to take in respect of existing contracts placed by his Department with this firm, and in respect of any future contracts: and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Ian HarveyI am making inquiries and will communicate with the hon. Member as soon as possible.