HC Deb 01 June 1965 vol 713 c204W
Mr. Merlyn Rees

asked the Minister of Transport on how many occasions in the period of 1963 to 1965 dispensation was sought by county council authorities operating a direct labour road construction department from the ruling that certain trunk road contracts over £50,000 must be put out for competitive tender to firms on an approved list; and on how many occasions such dispensation was granted.

Mr. Tom Fraser

Twelve such applications have been made since 1st January, 1963; six have been granted, five refused and one is under consideration.

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