HC Deb 12 May 1965 vol 712 c72W
81. Mr. Fisher

asked the Minister of Transport if he will ensure continuity of contracts for road construction, so as to reduce costs.

Mr. Tom Fraser

The present system of inviting tenders for contracts as they arise provides opportunities for firms to secure continuity of contracts. Methods of contracting and other aspects of ensuring a steady flow of work to the industry are constantly under scrutiny by my Department; but the aim must be to retain at least as effective a restraint on prices as that provided by the competition which is a feature of the present system.