§ Mr. Channonasked the Minister of Housing and Local Government whether, in his discussions with the local authority associations in preparing a manual of principles for the conduct of direct labour building departments, he will ensure that the first principle is that such departments should tender in competition with contractors for the work which they seek to undertake.
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§ Mr. MacCollMy right hon. Friend is still considering with the local authority associations whether such a manual should be prepared in consultation with them. He cannot at this stage anticipate the contents of such a document.