Building and Civil Engineering Works (Contracts)

HC Deb 23 May 1966 vol 729 cc22-3W

Mr. Channon

asked the Minister of Labour (1) how many contracts for building and civil engineering works in the United Kingdom which have an estimated completion date of between May, 1967 and May, 1968 his Department entered into before 3rd May, 1966 with a standard form of contract without a variation clause; and what is the total value of the contracts;

(2) how many contracts for building and civil engineering works which have an estimated completion date of May, 1968 or later in the United Kingdom his Department entered into before the 3rd May, 1966 with a standard form of contract without a variation clause; and what is the total value of the contracts.

Mr. Gunter

None. The Ministry of Labour does not enter into contracts for building work; the provision of its accommodation is the responsibility of my right hon. Friend the Minister of Public Building and Works.