§ Mr. Merlyn Reesasked 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 FraserTwelve such applications have been made since 1st January, 1963; six have been granted, five refused and one is under consideration.